FORD KA2013 · 1.2L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. Following the most recent test in September 2025 at 70,515 miles, the car passed with advisories for both front tyres being near the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This follows a failure in September 2024 where multiple suspension and artwork issues were identified. While the immediate faults were rectified, the recurring nature of the tyre warnings suggests a pattern of minimal mechanical intervention. At 13 years old, the recorded 70,515 miles represent a low annual average of approximately 5,400 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between 2022 and 2025, with the vehicle covering roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles between annual inspections. This low mileage typically reduces stress on the engine and drivetrain, but it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which is consistent with the ball joints and bushes noted in the record. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry. The history highlights a progression of wear in the nearside front ball joint and offside arm artwork, moving from slight play in 2022 and 2023 to a total failure in 2024. The nearside rear shock absorber was also previously flagged for excessive wear, indicating the suspension assembly may be reaching the end of its service life. Attention is also required regarding the front tyres. The consistent edge wear reported in both 2024 and 2025 suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension components that were not fully addressed. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection must also check for structural corrosion on the sills and underbody mounting points, as these areas are not specifically highlighted in the recent personories but remain common points of failure for this model.