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AX59 DNU

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,865 mi
Last recorded117,865 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 DNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 117,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,556 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement **BOTH** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Advise rear back box outer skin corrosion.

Fail 11 Feb 2025 108,556 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement **BOTH** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Advise rear back box outer skin corrosion.

Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,285 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 104,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around circumference of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around circumference of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 101,727 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 101,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil and coolant levels low, topped up

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,292 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 99,291 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer weak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,008 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty and weak.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,717 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 86,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,595 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,497 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,863 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 20,344 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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AX59 DNU is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX59 DNU, 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 AX59 DNU registered?

AX59 DNU is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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