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YG10 GFU

2010 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,756 mi
Last recorded115,756 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 GFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 115,756 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (Offside spring cup) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Signs of slight coolant leak from nearside of radiator

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis legs slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 97,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 77,489 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,503 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 73,503 miles

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))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,318 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp/ bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 67,318 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp/ bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Coolant leak Engine N/S ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,544 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing but not insecure or leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing but not insecure or leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box in pore condition

Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,629 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,088 miles

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

wipers in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2015 29,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,359 miles

Front 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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YG10 GFU is a 2010 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFU, 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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YG10 GFU is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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