2011 Ford KA 1.2L Diesel · AU11 OKO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive trend rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 83,084 miles, this followed just one day after a failure involving multiple mechanical defects. The tester flagged an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, poor parking brake efficiency, and imbalanced rear brakes. This suggests the owner only addresses faults when an MOT failure is imminent, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 83,084 miles over 15 years, the Ford Ka shows a low annual average of approximately 5,500 miles. This low usage pattern often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is clearly evident in the record. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the vehicle covered 6,138 miles, yet it showed persistent issues with the front suspension ball joints and shock absorber bushes. The low mileage does not translate to mechanical freshness, as the components appear to be failing due to time and stationary periods despite the limited distance driven. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension geometry, as the ball joints and arm bushes have appeared as recurring failures since 2024. The February 2026 failure regarding imbalanced rear brakes and poor parking brake efficiency indicates that the braking system mechanisms may be seizing or neglected due to low use. Additionally, the history of perished tyres and worn edges suggests that rubber components may be reaching the limit regardless of tread depth. A thorough check for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as these vehicles are prone to structural rust at this age.