2002 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · BG02 ACF

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of inconsistent preparation. The most recent test on 19 November 2021 at 50,323 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, suggesting a specific non-presentation item was rectified rather than a systemic mechanical decline. Since this last recorded MOT took place over four years ago, the vehicle is now out of test and requires an immediate inspection to identify any current faults. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,100 miles per year. Between October 2019 and November 2020, the car covered just 1,100 miles, followed by another 2,360 miles leading to the 2021 test. While this low mileage limits wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, or cause surface corrosion on brake discs due to lack of use. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as older Ford Ka models of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Because the vehicle has sat without a recorded test for several years, a manual check for seized brake calipers or perished hydraulic lines is essential. The recurring failures in 2019 and 2020 suggest that the previous owner only addressed issues when prompted by the tester, necessitating a thorough check of the suspension geometry and exhaust system to ensure no hidden structural rot has developed during the periods of stationary use.