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AU10 ZRL

2010 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,914 mi
Last recorded28,914 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 28,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 27,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 25,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (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 Inner 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 24,338 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 22,253 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,932 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,780 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 16,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,383 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 13,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 9,060 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 9,058 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 7,520 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 7,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZRL is a 2010 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU10 ZRL registered?

AU10 ZRL is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2010.

Is AU10 ZRL safe to buy?

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