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BF10 OBT

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,675 mi
Last recorded83,675 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 OBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 79,950 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 76,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 71,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,994 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,645 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 63,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,044 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 62,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,600 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 56,600 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,772 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 49,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,877 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 42,877 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,113 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2014 22,428 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,428 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,308 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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BF10 OBT is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF10 OBT, 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 BF10 OBT registered?

BF10 OBT is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is BF10 OBT safe to buy?

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