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AC57 PER

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,405 mi
Last recorded51,405 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC57 PER
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 51,405 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 48,116 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 45,293 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 45,292 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 42,024 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 40,377 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Pass 18 May 2020 39,464 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 39,464 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not locking and not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 38,415 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 36,309 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 31,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre is spliting on inner sidewall

Fail 8 Nov 2016 31,501 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre is spliting on inner sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 19,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 13,125 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 13,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 7,742 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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AC57 PER is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black 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 AC57 PER, 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 AC57 PER registered?

AC57 PER is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2010.

Is AC57 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC57 PER shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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