2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · LS10 AEJ
2010 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 95,000 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS10 AEJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2021
- 95,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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LS10 AEJ MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ford Ka (LS10 AEJ) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear shocks upper bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall splitting cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
LS10 AEJ Mileage History
- 04/12/202194,991 mi
- 08/12/202195,000 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 832 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Approach this 2010 Ford Ka with strong caution, as its MOT history shows two failures with serious safety-related defects including exposed tyre cords and inoperative brakes. Unless independently inspected and recently repaired, it is a high-risk purchase for a used car buyer.
Given the December 2021 failure at 94,991 miles for exposed tyre cords on the offside front and nearside rear, plus a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber, you should insist on proof that all failed items were replaced before purchase. The December 2019 failure showed no recorded brake effort at one rear wheel and an inoperative parking brake on one side, so confirm the braking system has been fully overhauled since. Negotiate firmly on price to reflect the likelihood of worn suspension bushes and overdue consumables, and request a full service history to verify routine maintenance was kept up outside of MOT dates.
The 1242cc petrol engine in this Ka is a small unit that typically returns reasonable fuel economy for city use, though no model aggregate figures are supplied here. As a 2010 petrol car, road tax is likely in a lower band but exact class is not stated in the data; insurance group for an early Ka is generally modest. Typical maintenance such as tyres, brakes, and suspension parts should be budgeted given the repeated MOT defects, and we estimate annual running costs at £700-£900 including fuel, tax, insurance, and routine upkeep.
Physically inspect all four tyres for sidewall splitting or cord exposure as recorded on the nearside rear inner and offside front at the 2021 failure, and check tread depth across the edges. Examine the front shock absorbers for fluid leaks and the rear shock upper bushes for excessive wear, both cited in the December 2021 test, and verify the front suspension arm ball joints (noted with slight play in 2021 and excessive wear nearside in 2019) are not worn. Test the rear brakes for balance and the parking brake operation on each side, since the 2019 failure showed no effort at one rear wheel and inoperative parking brake on the nearside.
This red 2010 Ford Ka (LS10AEJ) recorded 95,000 miles at its last MOT in December 2021, having previously failed in December 2021 and December 2019 on multiple dangerous faults. The failures included tyres with ply or cords exposed, shock absorber fluid leaks, and rear brake imbalance, indicating deferred maintenance. With no aggregate model reliability data available, the assessment rests solely on this vehicle's concerning individual history.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Ford Ka, so this guidance is based only on the individual history of LS10AEJ.
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