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AP10 AZA

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,346 mi
Last recorded80,346 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 AZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 80,346 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 73,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 70,261 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 66,942 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 66,930 miles

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

o/s front shock absorber has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2021 63,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,134 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 47,858 miles

coolant leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2018 42,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to separate on the outer edge

Pass 9 May 2017 35,600 miles

Exhaust system is in a poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 May 2017 35,600 miles

Exhaust system is in a poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 28,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 25,227 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 21,447 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 19,756 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

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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AP10 AZA is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black 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 AP10 AZA, 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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AP10 AZA is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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