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AO60 ZTZ

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,726 mi
Last recorded133,726 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 ZTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 133,726 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Both headlights misting (Pattern starting to fade)

Both sides rear handbrake cable supports mount broken (Cable still secure)

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorated (No movement detected)

Nearside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Offside front upper suspension mount slight movement/wear

Rear beam axle shows surface corrosion

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Feb 2025 130,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 127,370 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,552 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 123,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 119,926 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 117,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist and weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

clicking/cracking noise from inside steering rack when shaking steering left to right but no play upon inspection at column or in joints

clutch squeak when pedal depressed

rear axle corroded

rear silencer corroded and outer skin rotten off

Fail 23 Mar 2021 117,982 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist and weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

clicking/cracking noise from inside steering rack when shaking steering left to right but no play upon inspection at column or in joints

clutch squeak when pedal depressed

rear axle corroded

rear silencer corroded and outer skin rotten off

Pass 7 Apr 2020 115,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,765 miles

both front wishbones bushes perished

both rear bumper stops missing

condensation in nsr light cluster

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin adrift

Fail 9 Apr 2019 112,765 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front wishbones bushes perished

both rear bumper stops missing

condensation in nsr light cluster

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin adrift

Pass 10 Apr 2018 108,738 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,666 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 106,666 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 93,533 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,624 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,500 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 47,306 miles

rear exhaust box seam corroding

slight play in o/s top strut mounting

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 ZTZ is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZTZ, 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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What year was AO60 ZTZ registered?

AO60 ZTZ is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is AO60 ZTZ safe to buy?

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