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AY10 YJK

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,426 mi
Last recorded118,426 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 118,426 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 118,426 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable corroded an holed on spring mounts (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 117,117 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 117,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 112,195 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 109,223 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 105,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 101,752 miles

Exhaust leaking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 101,752 miles

Exhaust leaking

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,072 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 96,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 148,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 137,389 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in column joint monitor condition (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 137,386 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in column joint monitor condition (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 125,784 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Room in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 125,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Room in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,212 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split but no dirt getting in (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring rusting

front exhust mount rusted but exhust still secure

rear exhust box deteriting only the skin

Fail 5 Nov 2015 67,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split but no dirt getting in (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring rusting

front exhust mount rusted but exhust still secure

rear exhust box deteriting only the skin

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,818 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 62,692 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,772 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 YJK is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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