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BEL 894A

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,062 mi
Last recorded64,062 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 894A
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,062 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak appears to be from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side front mcpherson strut caps under bonnet are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of the rear axle are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,878 miles

Exhaust minor gas leak

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 59,490 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four/corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 59,490 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four/corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,984 miles

Coil spring corroded All four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,390 miles

Central Front Exhaust minor gas leak at joint

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 50,838 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 45,778 miles

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

Nearside Front spot light inop

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,854 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer is deteorating

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,457 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 28,457 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both side front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one litre of engine oil required prior to start of test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,207 miles

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

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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BEL 894A is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BEL 894A, 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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BEL 894A is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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