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BF60 SWX

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,493 mi
Last recorded79,493 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF60 SWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle is corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,906 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 75,906 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 73,409 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 71,506 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,505 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 69,718 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 69,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 68,010 miles

Nearside Rear break sticking

Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,535 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 64,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,336 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 53,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint TRACK CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,488 miles

exhaust deteriorating

reg plates deteriorating, replacement of front plate recommended.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,173 miles

front brake pads worn very low, replacement recommended

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,509 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 11,076 miles

rear reg plate damaged

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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BF60 SWX is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BF60 SWX, 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 BF60 SWX registered?

BF60 SWX is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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