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BG59 LSV

2010 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,400 mi
Last recorded56,400 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 LSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 56,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated not blowing at time of test

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,654 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front suspension leg top mtgs are sighly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2023 42,490 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 42,489 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 35,021 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,020 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,426 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 31,420 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slight blow at joint also corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,833 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,708 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 12,475 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 12,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,184 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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BG59 LSV is a 2010 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG59 LSV, 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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BG59 LSV is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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