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BJ10 BWU

2010 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,094 mi
Last recorded59,094 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 BWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 59,094 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 59,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 55,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 52,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 52,104 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n\s o\s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 46,193 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 46,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 45,970 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking any gases

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has deep cracking to outer tread but no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded but solid at time of test

Fail 18 Jan 2022 45,970 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking any gases

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has deep cracking to outer tread but no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded but solid at time of test

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 45,719 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and small cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded and broken but not blowing

Fail 10 Jul 2018 45,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and small cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded and broken but not blowing

Fail 28 Jun 2018 45,187 miles

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

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))

Exhaust system corroded along its whole length

rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,768 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases b/box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,516 miles

exhaust back box corroded! drivers mirror glass damaged!

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,754 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 30,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,672 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 BWU is a 2010 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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