2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · WF10 SFJ

The November 2025 MOT at 66,581 miles classified the 2010 Ford Ka as roadworthy, with only a non‑critical registration lamp fault and minor rear suspension corrosion noted, indicating that the vehicle currently meets legal standards. Although earlier tests recorded several failures, the recent run of passes from 2023 onward shows a stabilising maintenance pattern, suggesting the owner has addressed previous defects. The recorded mileage of 66,581 equates to roughly 4,160 miles per year over 16 years, a figure lower than typical for a vehicle of this age and therefore points to periods of limited use. Notably, mileage rose sharply from 14,122 miles in May 2018 to 24,534 miles in May 2019 – an increase of 10,412 miles in one year – and again from 58,589 miles in November 2024 to 66,581 miles in November 2025, an 8,000‑mile jump in a single year, indicating periods of heavy use interspersed with long idle intervals. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the recurring suspension issues flagged throughout the record: the rear shock absorber bushes were deemed excessively worn in the 2023 and 2022 tests, and the rear suspension component showed corrosion in the 2025 test, suggesting potential weakening of the rear axle assembly. Edge‑worn tyre wear on both inner and outer edges recorded in 2019, 2020 and 2024 points to possible mis‑alignment or suspension geometry problems, while the 2022 and 2023 test notes of noisy wheel bearings and worn suspension arm pins indicate that bearing condition and bush integrity merit close inspection. The registration lamp defect in the latest MOT should be verified, and any binding rear brakes or worn brake pads – noted in 2018 – should be examined. Overall, the vehicle presents a mixed but improving maintenance history; while the recent MOT confirms roadworthiness, the documented suspension corrosion, tyre edge wear and intermittent bearing noise imply that a thorough in‑person inspection of the rear suspension, wheel bearings, tyre alignment and brake components is essential before committing to purchase.