2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common faults

18,106 MOT tests in 2024. 57.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time57.3%
Failed or needed repairs42.7%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,106 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.1%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.7%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.6%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    729 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension29.9%
  2. Brakes25.1%
  3. Lights & electrics19.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  5. Tyres8.1%
  6. Body & chassis6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened17.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Ford Ka?

In 2024, 57.3% of 2010 Ford Ka cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,106 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford Ka?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Ford Ka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).