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AY10 XYK

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,009 mi
Last recorded88,009 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 XYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 88,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 75,759 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2025 75,756 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,130 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 70,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,372 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering knocking

Fail 13 Mar 2023 65,372 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering knocking

Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,116 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all coil springs, front top mounts and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 62,114 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all coil springs, front top mounts and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,887 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all coil springs, rear axle and both front upper mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 58,887 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all coil springs, rear axle and both front upper mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,515 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 52,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,408 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,453 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,238 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condtion

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,082 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,993 miles

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

off side rear tyre small nail in

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 XYK is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XYK, 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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AY10 XYK is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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