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AE10 LKU

2010 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,333 mi
Last recorded183,333 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Fiesta62,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE10 LKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 183,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 183,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 172,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 162,962 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 162,954 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 158,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/rear seam (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 158,298 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 151,336 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 144,012 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

inside bonnet catch defective

Fail 27 Feb 2021 144,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

inside bonnet catch defective

Pass 3 Mar 2020 137,466 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 137,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 122,309 miles

osr tyre worn on inner shoulder/flat spot in tread

rear seat belts retracting mechanism not fully working as intended

Pass 17 Feb 2018 106,588 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 90,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excessive corrosion on rear exhaust box

nearside front fog lamp broken

offside rear seat belt slow on return

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,181 miles

front tyres central tread wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,965 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre 0mm inner + out of shape inner

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm outer

Fail 6 Feb 2013 29,058 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre 0mm inner + out of shape inner

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm outer

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AE10 LKU is a 2010 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 62,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE10 LKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 16 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE10 LKU is a 2010 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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