2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · FD10 AEC

The most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 passed at 121,912 miles, but the tester flagged several advisories: an oil leak (8.4.1 (a)(i)), front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a)(ii)), a defective rear exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a)), worn suspension arm pin/bush (5.3.4 (a)(i)), frayed nearside front seat‑belt webbing (7.1.2 (b)) and slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a)(i)). The pattern shows recurring suspension and exhaust issues, persistent seat‑belt damage and progressive brake‑pad wear, indicating a stable to slightly worsening condition for those subsystems. Over 16 years the car accumulated 121,912 miles, averaging roughly 7,600 miles per year, which is typical for its age. The gap between the 2024 test (109,895 miles) and the 2025 failure (114,544 miles) added only 4,649 miles in about 11 months, while the year to May 2026 added 7,368 miles. The absence of MOT entries for 2020 and 2021 suggests periods of non‑use, allowing rust and component ageing to progress unchecked. A buyer should inspect the front suspension arm bush and ball joint for wear and play, check the rear exhaust mounting for looseness, examine front brake pads for thin wear and verify disc condition, test the oil system for leaks, verify the nearside front seat‑belt webbing integrity, assess tyre tread depth especially on the offside front tyre, and look for corrosion on coil springs and the exhaust system. Ensure any historic windscreen chips, registration‑plate lamp faults and wiper effectiveness have been fully resolved. While the vehicle remains roadworthy, the recurring advisories point to neglected maintenance of suspension, braking and exhaust components. Budget for corrective work on those areas before further use to avoid accelerated wear or safety compromise.