2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · CE10 FHM

The vehicle achieved a PASS on its most recent MOT test conducted on 26 February 2026, with no defects or advisories recorded by the examiner. Looking at the broader test history, the maintenance trend appears broadly stable, though the sequence shows a fail on 13 October 2025 followed immediately by a pass the next day on 14 October 2025, which strongly suggests a minor, quickly rectified issue rather than a recurring or systemic mechanical concern. The intervening retest pass without any recorded advisories indicates the failure did not reflect ongoing degradation. With clean passes in 2024 and 2023 also free of advisories, the overall DVSA record suggests the car has been maintained to a reasonable roadworthy standard, with no flagged deterioration in key test areas such as braking efficiency, lighting, suspension condition, or exhaust emissions. The recorded mileage of 107,285 miles on a sixteen-year-old vehicle equates to an annual average of approximately 6,705 miles, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and segment. The MOT records do not provide intermediate mileages between tests, so precise annual progression cannot be traced, but the consistency of pass outcomes suggests the vehicle has been in active, regular use rather than left standing for extended periods. At this mileage, mechanical wear is naturally present on consumable items such as brake pads, brake discs, clutch components, tyres, and suspension bushes, even where the MOT has not yet flagged specific concerns. The moderate annual usage indicates the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme short-journey wear patterns, which can accelerate corrosion and exhaust deterioration, nor excessive high-mileage motorway use that might prematurely wear drivetrain components. Given the clean advisory record and the vehicle's advancing age, physical inspection should focus on areas where calendar-related deterioration can occur independently of mileage. Tyres warrant close examination for sidewall perishing and cracking, which commonly affects older vehicles regardless of tread depth, and any tyres older than five years from their DOT date stamp should be viewed with caution. The braking system should be inspected for binding calipers and surface corrosion on the brake discs, particularly given the modest annual mileage which allows light rust to accumulate on internally vented discs. A thorough test drive should include checks for suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which may indicate worn anti-roll bar links, wishbone bushes, or top mount bearings, as well as any pulling under braking that could signify a seized caliper or uneven pad wear. Further buyer due diligence should include verifying the 12V battery health, as batteries beyond five years of age frequently suffer reduced capacity, and checking for any signs of coolant or oil residue around the engine bay, particularly from the timing belt area or cam belt cover, given the vehicle's age. The timing belt replacement interval is especially critical on a 2010 Ford Ka and should be confirmed as having been completed according to manufacturer schedule, typically around every 60,000 miles or five to seven years, with documented evidence in the service history. Service book stamps or digital records should be examined for regularity of oil and filter changes, and the condition of the exhaust system, including mounting rubbers and the catalytic converter area, warrants inspection for rust perforation. A road test should also confirm smooth clutch action without slipping or juddering, steady idling without excessive vibration or smoke, and the operation of all electrical systems including the heater blower, instrument cluster warning lamps, and central locking, to ensure the vehicle has been comprehensively maintained beyond merely meeting MOT minimum standards.