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AY10 YAF

2010 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,741 mi
Last recorded52,741 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 YAF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 52,741 miles

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

Offside handbrake weak

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 52,741 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside handbrake weak

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 49,764 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 46,889 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 43,212 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 39,385 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,336 miles

Rear exhaust system is corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2020 37,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 34,069 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 34,069 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,798 miles

Rear silencer corroded and outer skin coming away

Fail 21 Jun 2018 24,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer corroded and outer skin coming away

Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,007 miles

all 4 tyres cracking inside tread and on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,051 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Fail 24 Jun 2016 15,051 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,194 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 9,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 7,415 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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AY10 YAF is a 2010 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

AY10 YAF is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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