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YG10 SFZ

2010 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,576 mi
Last recorded118,576 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Ka49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 SFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 118,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2026 118,576 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2025 109,450 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 28 Jan 2025 109,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join & rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear side light inoperative - 1 of 2 on the same side

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join & rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear side light inoperative - 1 of 2 on the same side.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,660 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 89,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 84,978 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Blade insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 76,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 76,373 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,212 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 68,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,971 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,457 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 33,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,501 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 26,501 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 SFZ is a 2010 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YG10 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

YG10 SFZ is a 2010 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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