2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · FD10 AEG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 29 September 2025 at 81,220 miles with no defects. The maintenance trend shows a significant recovery after a period of severe neglect. Between December 2024 and January 2025, the car suffered multiple failures involving critical safety components and emissions, but the subsequent clean pass suggests these issues were finally addressed. The mileage is low for a 16 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,076 miles per year. A notable pattern emerges between October 2023 and January 2025, where the car covered 7,158 miles. During this window, the vehicle transitioned from minor advisories to a state of mechanical decline, failing twice in quick succession at approximately 79,975 miles. A buyer must scrutinize the chassis and suspension for lingering corrosion. The December 2024 and January 2025 tests flagged corrosion on all four coil springs and a corroded sump. While the car passed later, these are structural issues that often return. The history of excessive engine oil leaks and a porous sump indicates a potential long term failure of gaskets or the oil pan that requires physical verification. The recurring failures of anti-roll bar ball joints, suspension arm bushes, and shock absorber misting suggest the front end underwent significant wear. Given the history of tyre tread depth failures in October 2023, December 2024, and January 2025, the previous owner frequently ignored basic consumable wear. Check for uneven tyre wear to ensure the suspension geometry was correctly reset after the repairs.