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BJ10 OCB

2010 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,380 mi
Last recorded123,380 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 123,380 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both & tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 119,390 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive and offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 119,390 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 114,233 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 109,664 miles

front brake discs pitted and worn

front number plate in poor condition

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2019 103,960 miles

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,629 miles

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

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))

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

nearside rear bump stop adrift

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2018 96,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush has excess play (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

nearside rear bump stop adrift

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,261 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 77,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,312 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,778 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusting

Fail 30 Jun 2014 48,778 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,139 miles

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

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 OCB is a 2010 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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