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AY10 XZG

2010 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,986 mi
Last recorded81,986 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 XZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 81,986 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 77,826 miles

Coil spring corroded slight corrosion on all suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 77,826 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded slight corrosion on all suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,143 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 73,140 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear bush excessive worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 72,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 56,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 44,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,018 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 39,003 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 35,081 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,627 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 31,627 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 25,875 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 19,739 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 27,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,842 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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AY10 XZG is a 2010 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY10 XZG, 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 AY10 XZG registered?

AY10 XZG is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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