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BJ10 DYW

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,575 mi
Last recorded35,575 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 35,575 miles

Back box corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2026 35,574 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Back box corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2025 33,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Roadsprings corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 33,054 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated outer skin

Pass 8 Aug 2023 32,431 miles

front wiper blades are smeary and noisy in operation

rear silencer is corroded into first skin

Fail 8 Aug 2023 32,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front wiper blades are smeary and noisy in operation

rear silencer is corroded into first skin

Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,664 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 30,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 30,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,469 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 29,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,211 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 25,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,871 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 DYW is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BJ10 DYW, 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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What year was BJ10 DYW registered?

BJ10 DYW is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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