2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · FD10 AEO

The 2026‑03‑11 MOT at 59,681 miles passed, confirming that the 2010 Ford Ka remains roadworthy, with only a rear sub‑frame corrosion note (5.3.3 (b) (i)) indicating structural weakness but not a failure of the test. Mileage has risen from 29,685 miles in 2016 to 59,681 miles in 2026, averaging about 3,730 miles per year, which is low for a 16‑year‑old vehicle. The interval between the 2023‑03‑07 test (54,917 miles) and the 2026‑03‑11 test (59,681 miles) adds 4,764 miles over three years, roughly 1,588 miles annually, showing a steady but modest increase rather than long periods of inactivity. Recurring issues such as front service brake binding (1.2.1 (f)) appear in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 records, suggesting ongoing brake system wear that a buyer should verify by checking brake pads, discs and caliper movement. The repeated mention of rear sub‑frame corrosion and earlier exhaust flexible‑section deterioration (6.1.2 (a)) points to the need for a close inspection of the rear chassis mounting points, suspension bushes and exhaust joints for rust, cracks or binding. Additional items flagged in earlier tests – a jammed off‑side front seat belt (7.1.2 (c)) in 2024, a non‑functional registration lamp (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) in 2024, and a parking‑brake imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (i)) in 2019 – indicate that the seat‑belt mechanism, lamp wiring and parking‑brake hardware merit functional checks. Overall, the vehicle shows a pattern of regular maintenance with minor, repeatable faults; a buyer should focus on the brake system, rear structural integrity, exhaust condition and seat‑belt operation before purchase.