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AK10 MDY

2010 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,214 mi
Last recorded131,214 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 MDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 131,214 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to offside front strut top mounting

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

HEAVY corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

HEAVY corrosion to rear axle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlight loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 Bulb (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 123,548 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to offside front strut top mounting

Corrosion to rear axle/both rear shock absorbers/both rear coil springs

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside head light loose

Oil leak, but not excessive Corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 116,730 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to rear axle

Nearside + offside rear brake ferrules corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside head light loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 116,730 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Top nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to rear axle

Nearside + offside rear brake ferrules corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside head light loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 110,925 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 110,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,150 miles

Nearside Front mirror broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 108,150 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front mirror broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,419 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 103,078 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 100,694 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 100,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 80,148 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Fail 25 Mar 2016 80,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,564 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 68,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 39,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AK10 MDY is a 2010 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK10 MDY, 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.

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AK10 MDY is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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