CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG59 WKB

2010 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,537 mi
Last recorded51,537 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 51,537 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 50,627 miles

exhaust back box is in poor condition

ns,osf wishbones bushes cracking

oil leak

os number plate bulb out

play in os drop link

Pass 7 Dec 2023 45,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pads low

exhaust back box is in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2023 45,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pads low

exhaust back box is in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2023 42,000 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides of the car (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm legal limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective standard (3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,776 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 36,328 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing rusty and flaky (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 34,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inside tread

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2021 34,174 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inside tread

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2020 30,310 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 25,459 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Silencer Corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 19,004 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 15,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 12,728 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 10,687 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 8,692 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 7,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 7,190 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG59 WKB is a 2010 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BG59 WKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG59 WKB?

You can check the full history of BG59 WKB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG59 WKB registered?

BG59 WKB is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is BG59 WKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 WKB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG59 WKB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG59 WKB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.