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AB51 POT

2010 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,941 mi
Last recorded50,941 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 POT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 50,941 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 50,941 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 49,820 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 46,922 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,312 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,555 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,655 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,429 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

temporary fuel cap fitted

wipers smear

Fail 18 Aug 2017 23,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

temporary fuel cap fitted

wipers smear

Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 9,710 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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AB51 POT is a 2010 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AB51 POT, 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 AB51 POT registered?

AB51 POT is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is AB51 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB51 POT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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