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AU10 ZJZ

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,205 mi
Last recorded88,205 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 ZJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 88,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 81,694 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 81,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 76,821 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,961 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 70,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet cable insecure

bonnet stay missing

exhaust system rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2021 60,639 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 60,639 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 18 Jan 2021 60,636 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,645 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 51,912 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has slight seep of grease

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,726 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2016 39,757 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,617 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,334 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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AU10 ZJZ is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU10 ZJZ, 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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What year was AU10 ZJZ registered?

AU10 ZJZ is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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