2007 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · AP07 TXZ

The vehicle presents an inconsistent roadworthiness profile characterized by a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. While the most recent test on 12 February 2024 resulted in a failure, it followed a clean pass in February 2023. This cycle suggests a reactive maintenance approach where faults are addressed only when they prevent an MOT certificate from being issued, rather than a proactive or stable trend of preventative mechanical upkeep. At a recorded mileage of 90,661 miles over 19 years, the car has averaged approximately 4,772 miles per year. This is a notably low-usage pattern for a vehicle of this age, which typically limits wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, low-mileage vehicles often suffer from accelerated degradation of rubber-based components, such as perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and dry-rot structural rust on the chassis. The data gap between the February 2024 test and the current date of August 2026 indicates the vehicle has not undergone an official inspection in over twenty months. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, as older Ford Ka models of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and subframe points. Given the history of recurring failures, specific attention is required for fluid leaks and worn suspension components that may have degraded despite low distance driven. The lack of specific defect details in the provided record is a concern, as it masks three separate failures without explaining the underlying mechanical issues that triggered the declines. Buying score: 52 Risk level: Medium.