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AV10 GVU

2010 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,545 mi
Last recorded84,545 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 GVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuse box cover missing engine bay

n/s/f side light dim

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jan 2024 84,545 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuse box cover missing engine bay

n/s/f side light dim

n/s/r brake noisy

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jan 2023 74,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 72,245 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 55,343 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 55,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,030 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust mounting corroded through

Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,831 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,787 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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AV10 GVU is a 2010 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV10 GVU, 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 AV10 GVU registered?

AV10 GVU is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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