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AO60 HWS

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,123 mi
Last recorded84,123 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 HWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 84,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 78,797 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 78,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 72,294 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,041 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 64,041 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,512 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,624 miles

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

Rear box exhaust skin getting corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 49,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 45,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,252 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2016 30,946 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,124 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low (195/50r15)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 11,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,911 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 8,044 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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AO60 HWS is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO60 HWS, 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 HWS is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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