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AP10 BVV

2010 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,075 mi
Last recorded116,075 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 BVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 116,075 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

header tank coolant low

Fail 12 Nov 2025 116,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

header tank coolant low

Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,357 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever a bit more travel than normal

Pass 20 Nov 2023 111,969 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside rear handbrake performance poor

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2022 107,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside rear handbrake performance poor

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,903 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 99,903 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 99,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened ***top mount cup/fixing excessively corroded*** (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust: silencer- corrosion

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 92,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust: silencer- corrosion

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 85,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,565 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Front tyres worn low on inner shoulders

Gearbox leaking oil around nearside drive shaft

Offside front top mount corroded

Offside rear wheel tight to turn. Advise further investigation

Fail 19 Sep 2017 83,565 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres worn low on inner shoulders

Gearbox leaking oil around nearside drive shaft

Offside front top mount corroded

Offside rear wheel tight to turn. Advise further investigation

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,192 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2015 78,897 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 54,247 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,773 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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AP10 BVV is a 2010 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BVV, 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 BVV is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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