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BJ10 BVM

2010 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,741 mi
Last recorded61,741 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 BVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 61,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,256 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 53,528 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 51,582 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

rear exhaust casing corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2021 51,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

rear exhaust casing corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2020 46,360 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

hand brake travel on upper limit

Fail 3 Feb 2020 46,350 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

hand brake travel on upper limit

Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,370 miles

back box outer casing corroded

front brake pads getting low

oil level very low and dirty

score mark in drivers view

Fail 29 Jan 2019 62,370 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

back box outer casing corroded

front brake pads getting low

oil level very low and dirty

score mark in drivers view

Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,580 miles

both front top strut mount cups heavilly corroded

large scratch in windscreen

no oil in engine top up straight away

nsf tyre wearing on shoulders

osf indicator side repeater slightly discolored

osr service and handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 16 Jan 2017 24,774 miles

both front tyres worn low nsf only just legal

large score in windscreen coming in to zone a cause by wiper arm touching screen

osr service brake and handbrake performance slight low and out of balance advise inspection of brakes asap

Pass 4 Feb 2016 19,968 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 19,968 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 18,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,219 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 14,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,588 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,389 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 BVM is a 2010 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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