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BAR 555X

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,961 mi
Last recorded31,961 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 555X
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 31,961 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak water pump

Pass 26 Jun 2025 29,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 29,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 28,874 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 28,865 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure also inner wing panel has impact damage and is not complete. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 27,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 26,715 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 26,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 24,442 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 24,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 22,589 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,672 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 15,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 12,620 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 10,292 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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BAR 555X is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BAR 555X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAR 555X registered?

BAR 555X is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2010.

Is BAR 555X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAR 555X shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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