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BG10 MSY

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

79,735 mi
Last recorded79,735 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 MSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 79,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Fail 20 Nov 2025 79,734 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail corroded rear of subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop adrift

Pass 28 Nov 2024 75,684 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 75,684 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle corroded and weakend (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 69,950 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer axle beam corroded/on limit

both front top mount strut washers corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 69,950 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer axle beam corroded/on limit

both front top mount strut washers corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 62,399 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper strut washers corroded

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 62,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper strut washers corroded

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,202 miles

Front exhaust flex slightly deterioated

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2021 52,202 miles

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

Front exhaust flex slightly deterioated

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Front top strut washers corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Outer axel beam corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2020 47,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Front top strut washers corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Outer axel beam corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 39,554 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 39,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 39,224 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,022 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 34,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,380 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,434 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 21,434 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 17,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,519 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 11,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 6,952 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 6,952 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BG10 MSY is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BG10 MSY, 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 BG10 MSY registered?

BG10 MSY is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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