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AV10 XLM

2010 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,829 mi
Last recorded109,829 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 XLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 109,829 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 102,950 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced spring lower mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,090 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,661 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,736 miles

engine sump corroded and damp

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,908 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,793 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 65,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 59,397 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 59,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 47,707 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 26,158 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 21,057 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 21,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 20,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Wipers smearing

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 XLM is a 2010 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLM, 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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AV10 XLM is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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