2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · FJ10 XEN

The Ford Ka presents a currently roadworthy status with a clean pass recorded on 20 February 2026 at 85,968 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable across the recent cycle, with no defects listed on any test. The February 2026 pass followed a same-day failure showing no recorded defects, a pattern repeated on 12 July 2025 when a failure with zero defects preceded a pass two days later at 84,869 miles. Such entries suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical deterioration. The recorded mileage of 85,968 miles against a 2010 build date equates to roughly 5,373 miles per year, which is low for the age. Between the 12 July 2024 pass at 81,524 miles and the 14 July 2025 pass at 84,869 miles the car covered only 3,345 miles. From July 2025 to February 2026 it added just 1,099 miles. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of heavy use, though low annual mileage can mask prolonged standing that allows corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's sixteen-year age. The MOT data flags no advisories on exhaust emissions, structural integrity, or binding calipers, yet the twin same-day fail-pass pairs in 2025 and 2026 warrant confirmation that no latent fault was cleared without record. Check underneath for rust on sills and subframes, and verify the tyres and wiper blades are not aged through disuse. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, but the zero-defect failures imply the car may have sat idle between tests. Given the clean sheet, focus the viewing on cold-start behaviour, handbrake travel, and any fluid leaks from the drivetrain that low mileage alone will not reveal.