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YG10 BVY

2010 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 BVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 63,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 63,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,481 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2021 56,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi part. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shocker tops. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension strut top worn

Pass 1 Jun 2019 44,721 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 65,742 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 59,605 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 59,605 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 52,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 44,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 30,887 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside side repeater light lens missing

Pass 24 May 2014 30,887 miles

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

nearside side repeater light lens missing

Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,754 miles

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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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YG10 BVY is a 2010 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG10 BVY, 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 YG10 BVY registered?

YG10 BVY is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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