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AX10 BYL

2010 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,929 mi
Last recorded90,929 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX10 BYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 90,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,159 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 86,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 79,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,945 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2022 70,945 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2021 59,050 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear axle beam rusty including both coil springs lower seats

Fail 11 Oct 2021 59,050 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear axle beam rusty including both coil springs lower seats

Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,051 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 43,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,048 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear wiper in poor consdition

Pass 31 Jul 2018 30,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,847 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,712 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,544 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 18,090 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,617 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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AX10 BYL is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX10 BYL, 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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What year was AX10 BYL registered?

AX10 BYL is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is AX10 BYL safe to buy?

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