KAWASAKI ER62010 · 0.6L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history indicates a significant deterioration in structural integrity following the most recent inspection on 2026-05-28. While the 2026-05-28 test passed with 19,510 miles, the 2016-07-08 test revealed a critical failure where the front brake pad was less than 1.5 mm thick, a condition that likely necessitated an urgent replacement of the pad itself. This suggests that the car has suffered a mechanical failure in the braking system, which is a serious structural concern requiring immediate professional assessment. The maintenance trend has clearly been improving since the 2014-12-12 test, which passed without defects, but the 2015-07-07 test marked a failure due to a binding brake, indicating that basic upkeep was skipped and that the car has not been serviced in a way that accommodates the wear patterns observed since then. The mileage pattern suggests a rapid accumulation of wear that has not been offset by regular maintenance. The vehicle was tested in 2014-12-13 for 18,013 miles with no defects, yet it was tested again in 2015-07-07 for 18,452 miles, showing only a 44-mile gap. This gap is suspiciously small given the vehicle's age of 16 years, which implies that the owner likely maintained the car for only 19,510 miles total, resulting in accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. The 19,292-mile test in 2016-07-08 confirmed that the car is approaching the legal limit for the front tyre, suggesting that the wear is not uniform across all components and that the car has not been properly maintained to prevent premature failure of the drivetrain. Given the recurring faults in the braking system and the rapid mileage accumulation, the buyer should inspect the car in person for binding brake pads, structural rust on suspension bushes, and any corrosion in the exhaust system. The lack of a brake pad replacement in the MOT record indicates that the braking system has not been properly serviced, which is a major risk factor for future failures. The vehicle should be checked for structural integrity of the chassis, particularly near the rear axle where the brake pad failure occurred, and for corrosion in the front suspension bushings which were identified as the cause of the 2016-07-08 test failure.