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AP59 JWC

2010 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,092 mi
Last recorded98,092 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 JWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 98,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight bind when wheel rotated by hand

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,878 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 92,859 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 83,783 miles

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2023 83,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 75,550 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted not secured into holder (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 72,328 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 72,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened top mount retaining plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,058 miles

Nearside front inner tyre sidewall perished

Offside front inner tyre sidewall cracked

Offside rear inner tyre sidewall cracked

Rear exhaust rusty

Slight damage Nearside rear wheel advise replacement

Slight play Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play offside front suspension arm bush

Fail 8 Jan 2020 64,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front inner tyre sidewall perished

Offside front inner tyre sidewall cracked

Offside rear inner tyre sidewall cracked

Rear exhaust rusty

Slight damage Nearside rear wheel advise replacement

Slight play Nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play offside front suspension arm bush

Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,723 miles

Nearside rear wheel slight damage advise replacement

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Slight play Nearside front ball joint

Fail 9 Jan 2019 57,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside rear wheel slight damage advise replacement

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Slight play Nearside front ball joint

Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,162 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked advise replacement

Offside rear brake starting to bind advise rear brake check

Slight damage Nearside rear wheel

Slight movement Nearside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,619 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,423 miles

Offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,354 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,748 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,640 miles

front tyres on 2mm

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 JWC is a 2010 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JWC, 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 JWC is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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