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AO60 FAJ

2010 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,649 mi
Last recorded127,649 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 FAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 127,649 miles

All underside corroded

Front Subframe corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 127,640 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 26 May 2023 127,638 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 121,375 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 121,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,836 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet poor in operation

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

oil leak not to excess sump

Fail 18 Mar 2021 111,835 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet poor in operation

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

oil leak not to excess sump

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,263 miles

Nearside Front mirror temp repair

Nearside Front washer jet inop

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

coolant low

oil leak not to excess sump area

rear subframe corrosion not to excess

Fail 10 Feb 2020 104,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,775 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 88,774 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,484 miles

Central Front sump corroded

Central Rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear back box corroded

general under body has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,667 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 65,667 miles

Central Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,403 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,731 miles

near side front tyre out side wall scuffet

off side front tyre small cut in side wall

Fail 6 Sep 2013 29,242 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

near side front tyre scuffed out side wall

off side front tyre small cut in out side wall

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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AO60 FAJ is a 2010 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO60 FAJ, 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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AO60 FAJ is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 October 2010.

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