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AO59 YZC

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,537 mi
Last recorded107,537 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 YZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 107,537 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer skin corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 103,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 103,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 99,592 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Corroded at top above spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,258 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded above spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded at spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 90,257 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded above spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam corroded at spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,359 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mounting has slight play

exhaust system badly corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 79,358 miles

Brake performance not tested offside rear brake cylinder leaking on test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension top mounting has slight play

exhaust system badly corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,704 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 57,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,702 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,237 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 50,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,680 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,288 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 30,288 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,188 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 24,188 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,015 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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AO59 YZC is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO59 YZC, 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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AO59 YZC is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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