2018 FORD KA1.2L Petrol

The 2018 Ford Ka presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 November 2025 at 19,017 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes likewise noted no advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening faults and no recurring mechanical concerns across the five-year record. Recorded mileage sits low for an eight-year-old car at 19,017 miles, averaging roughly 2,377 miles per year. The tester logged 13,849 miles on 17 March 2023, 16,543 miles on 22 March 2024, 17,784 miles on 20 November 2024, and 19,017 miles on 15 November 2025. The step from 16,543 to 17,784 miles between March and November 2024 reflects light use, and the gap between the March 2024 pass and the failed test eight days earlier at identical mileage suggests an administrative re-test rather than fresh driving. Long standing periods implied by this pattern raise the risk of perished rubber components and flat-spotted tyres despite the clean sheet. A buyer should still inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for corrosion or binding calipers caused by infrequent movement. The DVSA record flags no structural integrity issues or exhaust emissions failures, yet low-mileage Fords of this era commonly hide undertray rust and stale fluid. Verify the condition of tyres and wiper blades in person, as these consumables degrade with age rather than distance. Given the absence of advisories and the consistent pass rate, previous ownership appears to have kept basic statutory testing current. The brief 14 March 2024 failure with no defects recorded points to a documentation or presentation issue at the testing station, not deferred maintenance. A pre-purchase check of the subframe and sills remains sensible given the car's low-use profile.