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AD10 DWU

2010 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,849 mi
Last recorded112,849 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 DWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 112,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 108,676 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 108,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 97,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 93,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,100 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

all suspension starting to go rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2021 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all suspension starting to go rusty

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 82,257 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 82,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 78,339 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 71,597 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,406 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 60,406 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 50,359 miles

a/c condenser in poor condition

both offside wheels, inner rims are slightly buckled

rear exhaust box is starting to corrode

slight oil leak in area of the gear box

Pass 7 Dec 2015 40,923 miles

front brakes look like they are starting to wear low

nearside rear wheel, inner rim is slightly bent

offside front wheel, inner rim is slightly bent

slight oil leak in area of the gearbox

Fail 4 Dec 2015 40,925 miles

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

front brakes look like they are starting to wear low

nearside rear wheel, inner rim is slightly bent

offside front wheel, inner rim is slightly bent

slight oil leak in area of the gearbox

Fail 25 Nov 2014 31,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,800 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 24,763 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 24,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,969 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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AD10 DWU is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD10 DWU, 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 AD10 DWU registered?

AD10 DWU is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 July 2010.

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