2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SL10 VCU

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by significant structural degradation and recurring mechanical failures. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 74,138 miles, the history reveals a critical failure in June 2023. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the vehicle moved from minor advisories in 2022 to a major structural failure involving the rear sub-frame, indicating that the underlying corrosion has reached a point of serious structural compromise. At 74,138 miles over 16 years, the Ford Ka shows exceptionally low usage of approximately 4,600 miles per year. However, the low mileage does not correlate with good mechanical condition. Between July 2022 and June 2023, the car covered only 4,158 miles, yet this period saw the catastrophic failure of the sub-frame and multiple lightingrelated faults. This pattern suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods or been used in conditions conducive to accelerated corrosion, rather than typical wear-related degradation of components. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the rear sub-frame to ensure the structural weaknesses noted in 2023 were properly rectified and not merely patched. The record shows persistent corrosion on all four coil springs across 2022, 2023, and 2025, indicating a systemic issue with rust in the suspension assembly. Furthermore, the exhaust system has been flagged as deteriorating or corroded across multiple tests, which likely necessitates an imminent replacement to prevent further structural failure. The parking brake system requires close attention as it previously failed efficiency requirements in 2023. Additionally, the history of tyre tread depths below the 1.6mm limit and ineffective wiper blades during the 2023 test suggests a period where basic safety-critical maintenance was neglected by previous owners. Given the structural state of the chassis, the vehicle carries a high risk of future MOT failures if the rust continues to progress without being actively addressed with professional welding.