2018 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · AF68 RXX

The 2018 Ford Ka presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 17,327 miles passed with no defects recorded, although the DVSA log also shows a failed entry on the same date and mileage with no defects listed, a clerical anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests from 2022 through 2024 also passed cleanly, indicating no escalating wear or recurring advisory pattern across the three years observed. The recorded mileage of 17,327 at the 2025 test equates to roughly 2,166 miles per year since registration, low for an eight-year-old vehicle. The history shows steady, light accumulation: 9,493 miles on 4 November 2022, 12,012 on 2 November 2023, 14,290 on 28 October 2024, and 17,327 on 31 October 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. Such low use often means longer standing periods, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen despite clean MOT outcomes. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for stiffness or binding after the car's limited running. Standing time at low mileage risks degraded tyres, flat-spotted rubber, and underbody corrosion not yet caught by testers. The exhaust and emissions system showed no advisories but warrants a cold-start check for moisture retention. Given the absent defect history, no structural or mechanical red flags emerge from the record itself. The duplicate 31 October 2025 entry should be verified with the selling garage to confirm the vehicle was not subject to a withdrawn failure. Otherwise the Ka reflects consistent, if minimal, upkeep by prior keepers.