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AV10 XMB

2010 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,793 mi
Last recorded112,793 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 XMB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,793 miles

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (09/2013)

Fail 20 Jan 2026 112,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (09/2013)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder (Unrepairable) ()

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 108,089 miles

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 108,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bump stop insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 101,582 miles

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (09/2013)

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 101,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (09/2013)

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Fail 21 Jan 2023 96,372 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2022 91,839 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 91,839 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,740 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 86,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,930 miles

Door adjar light on. All doors close and secure ok

Flexible joint in poor condition on Exhaust

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,548 miles

Front Upper shock mounts have slite play

Fail 3 Jul 2018 66,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper shock mounts have slite play

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust clamp and silencer rusty

o/s front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,955 miles

exhaust is in poor condition

offside rear tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,484 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 17,906 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 12,376 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 XMB is a 2010 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2010.

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