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A21 EMK

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,622 mi
Last recorded56,622 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 EMK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2025 56,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 40,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop come adrift

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop come adrift

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi broken

Pass 6 May 2023 32,791 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 29,326 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 29,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 29,012 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 28,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 28,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 25,254 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 25,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 22,106 miles

Nearside Front shocker strut top corroded

Offside Front shocker strut top corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,921 miles

Offside Front top mount cup corroded but not seriously weekend

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 15,675 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,334 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 12,300 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 9,024 miles

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

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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A21 EMK is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A21 EMK, 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 A21 EMK registered?

A21 EMK is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2010.

Is A21 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 EMK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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