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AY10 XYX

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,548 mi
Last recorded72,548 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 63,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 60,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front suspension top mount plates corroded nearside and offside

general under body corrosion

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 59,992 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front and Offside front shock absorber top mounting plate corroded

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

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

Wipers streaky

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 59,991 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant on min

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside front and Offside front shock absorber top mounting plate corroded

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

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

Wipers streaky

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,711 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2021 59,227 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2021 59,227 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 59,151 miles

backbox corroded

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

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

front exhaust flexi clamp missing - not blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,994 miles

backbox corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,907 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 56,907 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,713 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,457 miles

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

front wipers smearing

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 XYX is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY10 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

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

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