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AP10 DZE

2010 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,963 mi
Last recorded28,963 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 DZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 28,963 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 28,692 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective FRONT BRACKET DEFORMED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Pass 4 May 2022 27,905 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 27,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to rear silencer - silencer badly corroded outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside and offside axle spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 26,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 25,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 25,830 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 23,934 miles

Front wipers smeary

Rear offside and nearside tyres sidewall perished

Pass 10 May 2017 21,928 miles

exhaust and coil springs corroded

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 May 2016 15,992 miles

Rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 May 2015 13,946 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2014 12,654 miles

n/s/f wiper smearing

Pass 28 May 2013 9,130 miles

n/s wiper blade split at ends

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 DZE is a 2010 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DZE, 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 DZE is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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