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AU09 GDK

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,258 mi
Last recorded89,258 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 GDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 89,258 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system badly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2020 86,337 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

engine misfire!! on idle

Fail 4 Apr 2020 86,337 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

engine misfire!! on idle

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,321 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,656 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 82,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,228 miles

Nearside Rear spring bump stop insecure

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,844 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,364 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,086 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,806 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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AU09 GDK is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU09 GDK, 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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AU09 GDK is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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