FORD KA2010 · 1.2L Petrol

The 2010 Ford Ka presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 January 2026 at 81,423 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the car passed cleanly at 76,307 miles on 16 January 2025 and at 67,683 miles on 22 May 2023, showing no advisories or recurring defects across the visible record. Recorded mileage sits at 81,423 against an approximate 16-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,089 miles per year and marking the vehicle as low-use for its age. The gap between the May 2023 test at 67,683 miles and the January 2025 test at 76,307 miles covers 8,624 miles over 20 months, a modest accumulation. From January 2025 to January 2026 the car added only 5,116 miles, consistent with light private running. The sparse, clean history suggests the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current without neglected intervals. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. The absence of advisories on brake discs, calipers, or exhaust emissions in the record does not preclude age-related degradation invisible to the MOT lane. Verify the January 2026 failure with no defects was a clerical issue and not a withheld certificate, then confirm structural integrity underneath before purchase.