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AY10 VYL

2010 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,539 mi
Last recorded108,539 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 VYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 108,539 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 101,253 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative warning lamp , audio still working (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp significantly brighter than the offside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 101,253 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative warning lamp , audio still working (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp significantly brighter than the offside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2024 95,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp significantly brighter than the offside

Fail 1 May 2024 95,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure top mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hits the stop (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp significantly brighter than the offside

Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,250 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 79,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 76,899 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 76,899 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 73,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 68,691 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 62,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 May 2016 54,304 miles

Front brake pads signs of wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre signs of wear

oil low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,003 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 26,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AY10 VYL is a 2010 Ford Ka in Green 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 AY10 VYL, 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 AY10 VYL registered?

AY10 VYL is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2010.

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