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AH51 LCY

2010 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,628 mi
Last recorded135,628 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH51 LCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 135,628 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 135,391 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 126,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 115,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 109,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 104,098 miles

Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH TOP CUPS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,069 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 97,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 81,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,136 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 61,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,488 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,883 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,677 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AH51 LCY is a 2010 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 49,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AH51 LCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AH51 LCY registered?

AH51 LCY is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is AH51 LCY safe to buy?

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