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2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · FD10 AEL

FD10 AEL

2010 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2010. Recorded mileage 60,596 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
2010 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
60,596 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2010
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2025‑12‑01 MOT at 60,596 miles records multiple failures, rendering the 2010 Ford Ka presently unsuitable for road use. Since the clean 2024‑11‑30 test at 49,721 miles, the vehicle has accrued over 10,800 miles and introduced new defects such as front exhaust mounting failure, rear exhaust silencer corrosion, and rear brake hose corrosion, indicating a worsening maintenance trend. Earlier 2023 entries already showed rear tyre tread deficiency and coil spring corrosion, confirming that the list of advisories has been growing rather than stabilising. Although the average annual mileage of roughly 3,800 miles suggests light use, the recorded mileage has risen sharply from 43,677 miles in December 2023 to 60,596 miles in December 2025, a gain of more than 16,900 miles in just over two years, pointing to increased usage and likely greater wear on consumables and structural components. Earlier years show relatively low mileage with no recorded defects until 2020, when mileage began to climb more noticeably. A buyer should therefore focus on the rear brake hoses for corrosion, inspect the rear suspension bushes and arm pins for excessive movement, verify the condition of the coil springs and rear sub‑frame for rust, examine the exhaust mounting and flex for defects, check tyre tread depth and edge wear, and confirm that the rear position lamp functions, as these items represent recurring mechanical and structural concerns highlighted across the MOT history.

FD10 AEL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
  • 60,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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FD10 AEL Mileage History

  1. 11/12/202343,676 mi
  2. 11/12/202343,677 mi+1 mi
  3. 30/11/202449,721 mi+6,044 mi
  4. 01/12/202560,596 mi+10,875 mi
  5. 01/12/202560,596 mi

Average of roughly 8,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FD10 AEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 22:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ford Ka (FD10 AEL) between December 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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