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BF10 YLK

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,194 mi
Last recorded131,194 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 YLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 131,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 127,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 124,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 124,789 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 121,946 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 121,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 118,423 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 118,375 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 113,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 109,853 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 109,678 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 106,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 100,746 miles

corrosion to rear suspension coil springs

o/s/r tyre deteriating

oil leak

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 18 Apr 2017 100,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion to rear suspension coil springs

high handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre deteriating

oil leak

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,225 miles

corosion to rear suspension coil springs

o/s/r tyre deteriating

slight blow from exhaust joints

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 18 Apr 2016 94,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corosion to rear suspension coil springs

o/s/r tyre deteriating

slight blow from exhaust joints

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,756 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen split at ends

o/s/r tyre deteriating

slight blows from exhaust joints

some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,905 miles

lift in n/s/f suspension top mount

some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

some corosion to exhaust centre pipe

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,448 miles

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the exhaust rear box is corroded but not holed

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 YLK is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YLK, 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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What year was BF10 YLK registered?

BF10 YLK is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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