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AU10 YLA

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,473 mi
Last recorded73,473 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 YLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 73,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,728 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 57,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust clamp defective

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,097 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers perishing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,554 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,994 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 40,569 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount has slight play

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,316 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 36,316 miles

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

Front Brake discs thin, uneven and corroded

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 26,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 19,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,617 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 12,114 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside driveshaft seal has a slight leak

Nearside rear tyre valve is slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 9,173 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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AU10 YLA is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU10 YLA, 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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AU10 YLA is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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