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AU10 ZPV

2010 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,776 mi
Last recorded121,776 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 ZPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 121,776 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in n/s/f top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in o/s/f top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 113,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 105,181 miles

both rear tyres 3mm x cutting out bad /

damp around o/s/r drum [adv get looked at]

n/s/f tyre 2.8 mm x cutting out

slight damage to o/s headlight mount / corrosion on all coil springs / corrosion on rear axle beam / corrosion on rear box / oil leak

sump pan corroding x leaking / slight play in front top mounts /

Fail 19 Jul 2023 105,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached stub axle bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres 3mm x cutting out bad /

damp around o/s/r drum [adv get looked at]

n/s/f tyre 2.8 mm x cutting out

slight damage to o/s headlight mount / corrosion on all coil springs / corrosion on rear axle beam / corrosion on rear box / oil leak

sump pan corroding x leaking / slight play in front top mounts /

Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,977 miles

Nearside Rear brakes slight binding

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear bump stop rubber insecure and hanging loose

Offside Rear shock top bush half split but no excessive play seen

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2022 97,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in inner edge and worn complete plain on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brakes slight binding

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear bump stop rubber insecure and hanging loose

Offside Rear shock top bush half split but no excessive play seen

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,431 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 78,597 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,560 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,751 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 19,763 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 12,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,942 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 ZPV is a 2010 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

AU10 ZPV is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is AU10 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU10 ZPV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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