2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · LT10 SDV

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance trend that is shifting towards reactive neglect. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 109,452 miles, the record reveals a high frequency of mechanical failures that required immediate rectification. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple failures in 2024 and 2025 suggests that the owner is only addressing the minimum legal requirements rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 109,452 miles over 16 years, the Ford Ka averages approximately 6,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a city car of this age. The data shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 1,200 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 1,486 miles before the 2025 inspection. This steady mileage indicates the car is used regularly, which often accelerates the degradation degradation of rubber components in the suspension and braking systems. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking assembly. The offside front suspension arm ball joint was flagged for play in 2025, and the offside front brake pads were noted as thin, indicating significant wear on the friction materials. Furthermore, the 2025 test highlighted that the rear service brakes were only just meeting requirements, suggesting potentially binding calipers or seized adjustment mechanisms that require professional attention to prevent a total braking failure in the near future. The exhaust system remains a recurring point of failure, with defective mounts and gas leaks noted across both 2024 and 2025. These issues often stem from corrosion of the hangers or structural degradation of the exhaust pipe itself. Given the age of the vehicle and the presence of insecure bump stops, the buyer should also specifically check for structural corrosion around the sills and rear wheel arches, as these are common terminal failure points for this model that are not always fully captured when an MOT is passed.