2010 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · YP10 DVB

The most recent MOT test on 15 June 2026 resulted in a Pass, although an advisory was issued noting that the rear parking brake efficiency was only just met and that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Looking at the broader history, the maintenance trend is clearly worsening rather than stable. In September 2025 the vehicle failed outright with dangerous and major defects relating to the nearside front brake hose, nearside front wheel bearing, and a dangerously inefficient parking brake. The same recurring theme of a lagging nearside rear handbrake has appeared as an advisory across three consecutive tests from 2022 to 2024, and the parking brake concern has now culminated in a dangerous failure and a marginal pass within twelve months. The progressive deterioration in the braking and parking brake system is a significant concern for any prospective buyer and warrants immediate mechanical attention. The recorded mileage of 109,108 miles against a 2010 registration represents an average of approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a small city car of this age. There are no obvious gaps in the MOT record suggesting long periods of standing, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent with regular, moderate use. While this is reassuring from a standing-corrosion perspective, the accumulated mileage on a 16 year old vehicle means that wear-related items such as suspension bushes, engine and gearbox mounts, clutch components, and general drivetrain refinements will have experienced considerable fatigue. The MOT history does not record any advisory concerning the engine or gearbox, but at this mileage a thorough inspection of these areas remains prudent. The most pressing area of concern is the braking and parking brake system, which has been a recurring issue throughout the MOT record. The nearside rear handbrake effort has been lagging for several years, suggesting either a stretched or incorrectly adjusted handbrake cable, a binding or seized rear caliper, or worn rear brake shoes. The recent failure on the parking brake efficiency combined with the latest advisory indicates that this fault has now progressed to a point where rectification is overdue. Additionally, a major defect was recorded in 2025 for a damaged nearside front brake hose and a rough front wheel bearing, both of which are safety-critical items. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any clonking or grumbling from the front nearside hub, check for a spongy or dragging brake pedal feel, and verify that the handbrake holds the vehicle on an incline with reassuring firmness and minimal lever travel. Beyond the braking system, the MOT advisories reveal persistent corrosion issues affecting the front coil springs, rear coil springs, and the lower coil spring mounting areas on the rear axle beam or subframe, with these advisories appearing in every test from 2021 through 2024. While not yet classified as seriously weakened, the repeated identification of corrosion in these structural and suspension areas suggests ongoing deterioration that will eventually require spring and possibly subframe component replacement. A buyer should physically inspect the underside of the vehicle for advanced corrosion, paying particular attention to the rear axle area, and listen for any suspension knocks or clonks over uneven surfaces during a test drive. Other age and mileage appropriate items to verify include the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking and perishing given the vehicle's age, the health of the 12 volt battery which can fail without warning on older vehicles, the condition of brake discs which may exhibit corrosion or lipping, the state of all brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil which degrade over calendar years regardless of mileage, and the exhaust system which has previously shown signs of minor corrosion. A full service history with evidence of regular fluid changes would considerably strengthen confidence in this vehicle.