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BF10 XYV

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,219 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front wishbones, inner rear bushes, have some separation of rubber bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 86,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 82,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 82,736 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and top cup corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,706 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,409 miles

front pads low and brake discs corroding on inner edge

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split and perish

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f window winding mechanism inoperative

Fail 3 Jul 2020 56,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

front pads low and brake discs corroding on inner edge

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to split and perish

n/s/f wing mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f window winding mechanism inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 44,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 35,335 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2016 16,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,431 miles

All 4 x tyres started to crack .

Exhaust back box corroded .

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 11,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 7,954 miles

osf tyre cut on sidewall

front wipers smear

nsf tyre cut on sidewall

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 XYV is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF10 XYV, 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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BF10 XYV is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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