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AP10 BVF

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,087 mi
Last recorded104,087 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 BVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 104,087 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides noisy when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 104,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides noisy when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,820 miles

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

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

rear spring mountings/beam axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2024 90,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear spring mountings/beam axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,503 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 79,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 71,028 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 71,028 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 65,377 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 57,746 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 53,170 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advisory both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 49,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,033 miles

Exhaust rear clamp corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 37,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,124 miles

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

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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AP10 BVF is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP10 BVF, 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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AP10 BVF is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 July 2010.

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