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AX10 BYB

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,110 mi
Last recorded84,110 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX10 BYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 84,110 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 76,374 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 76,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 61,869 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front 175/65/14 Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2023 61,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front 175/65/14 Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 54,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 May 2022 54,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,577 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,626 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,992 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 23,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,459 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,711 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 17,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,703 miles

Coolant level on min

Drivers seat handle loose

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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AX10 BYB is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX10 BYB, 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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AX10 BYB is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 August 2010.

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