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AP59 GZN

2010 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,566 mi
Last recorded120,566 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 GZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 120,566 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 120,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 May 2025 120,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH WORN TO EXCESS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH WORN TO EXCESS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure MOUNTING BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 114,352 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 112,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 112,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 108,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,520 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Backbox clamp excessively corroded - snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + Outer - 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + Outer - 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 102,515 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine sump pan corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Backbox clamp excessively corroded - snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + Outer - 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + Outer - 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,809 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 97,809 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 91,505 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 91,501 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 87,624 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 87,624 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,852 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Rear silencer corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All four shock absorbers (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,387 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer corroded

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front and the offside rear road wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms with deteriorated rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 79,387 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer corroded

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front and the offside rear road wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms with deteriorated rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,629 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

Fail 3 Dec 2014 63,702 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,429 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,538 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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AP59 GZN is a 2010 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP59 GZN, 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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AP59 GZN is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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