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BJ10 ASO

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,809 mi
Last recorded114,809 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 ASO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 114,809 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator water leak

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 104,844 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 104,844 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 94,528 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 94,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 89,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 89,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,795 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play-exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,089 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 74,659 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

exhaust back box corroded

hand brake lever high

Fail 11 Aug 2018 74,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

hand brake lever high

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2017 61,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Temporary push fit cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Both front wipers starting to smear.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,595 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 32,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 30,427 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 30,427 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 26,612 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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BJ10 ASO is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ10 ASO, 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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BJ10 ASO is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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