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AD10 MHZ

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,345 mi
Last recorded91,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 MHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 91,345 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 88,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel fixings not compatible one on each wheel (5.2.2 (d))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front coolant bottle empty

Offside Front wiper streaking

Pass 1 Jul 2023 78,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2023 78,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1954516 84wx/l (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2022 65,882 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 65,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,319 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2021 60,319 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,776 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Upper stop light inop

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 58,776 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Upper stop light inop

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,843 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs overheated and corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded and blowing on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber tubes heavily corroded, rear springs and axle heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 56,843 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap not refitted correctly after last refuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs overheated and corroded (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded and blowing on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber tubes heavily corroded, rear springs and axle heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,006 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,740 miles

Central Rear Upper high level brake light inop.

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 46,125 miles

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

Centre Rear brake lamp inop

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear section and clamp deteriorated.

n/s number plate lamp pushed into the bumper.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 46,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear brake lamp inop

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear section and clamp deteriorated.

n/s number plate lamp pushed into the bumper.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2015 39,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,378 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 24,464 miles

Both rear tyres showing cracks between treads.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,464 miles

Both rear tyres showing cracks between treads.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MHZ is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MHZ, 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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AD10 MHZ is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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