2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · AJ10 UAV

The 2010 Ford Ka presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 15 May 2025 at 85,091 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle carries a clean MOT history across the last five annual tests, showing no advisories or mechanical faults flagged by testers. This consistent pass pattern indicates the previous keeper maintained the car to a basic test-standard level. Recorded mileage sits at 85,091 against a 16-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,318 miles per year and marking this Ka as low-use for its age. The records show 69,141 miles at the May 2022 test, rising to 72,255 by May 2023, 76,587 by May 2024, and 85,089 at the May 2025 failure before the same-day pass. Annual accumulation stayed near 4,000 to 8,500 miles with no abrupt jumps. A curious entry appears on 15 May 2025: the tester issued a fail at 85,089 miles with no defects listed, then passed the car at 85,091 miles minutes later. Such a defect-free failure suggests an administrative or procedural anomaly rather than a genuine mechanical concern. Low standing mileage and a clean test sheet do not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. The Ka's age makes suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion prime suspects even where the MOT logged nothing. A Ford of this era often hides rust at sills and suspension mounting points that a May test may miss if surface-clean. Check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear from prolonged inactivity, and verify tyre sidewall condition given the car's likely periods off the road. The absent advisories across 2022 to 2025 imply no urgent action, but a 2010 hatchback at 85k warrants a hands-on check of exhaust emissions hardware and steering joints before purchase.