2010 Ford Ka · 64,064 MOT tests
2010 Ford Ka reliability
2010 Ford Kas fail 40.7% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 19 Ka years (64,064 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 40.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 69,793
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 64,064
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 14.2% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.4%
- Brakes14.2%
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Tyres7%
- Body, chassis and structure5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.9%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.45%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.35%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 3.37%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.37%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.26%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.82%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (13.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.16%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (9.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.4%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.45%)
Other years
Every Ford Ka year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Ford Ka reliable?
2010 Ford Kas fail 40.7% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 19 Ka years (64,064 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.9% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (4.45% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Ford Ka shows 69,793 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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