2013 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · CK13 LHB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of increased mechanical attention between 2023 and 2025. The most recent test on 17 December 2025 at 37,936 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester noted the nearside front tyre was worn on the edges. This follows a repair in January 2025 where the offside rear handbrake cable bracket had corroded and snapped. While the vehicle has transitioned from a period of multiple advisories and failures back to a clean pass, the recent tyre wear suggests a potential alignment issue. The mileage history indicates exceptionally low usage for a 2013 vehicle, averaging approximately 2,918 miles per year. The data shows a consistent, slow accumulation of mileage, with the car progressing from 27,123 miles in January 2020 to 37,936 miles by late 2025. This low-use pattern often results in less mechanical wear on the drivetrain but can lead to secondary issues such as perished rubber components or seized brakes due to infrequent operation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and steering components. The MOT history shows a recurring trend of play in the ball joints, specifically noted in the February 2023 test regarding the Macpherson struts and again in the January 2024 failure involving the offside front outer suspension arm ball joint. The recent advisory regarding edge wear on the nearside front tyre reinforces the need to check the integrity of the suspension bushes and tracking. Corrosion and rubber degradation also warrant close scrutiny. The January 2025 failure regarding the snapped handbrake cable bracket indicates that surface corrosion is present in the braking system components. Additionally, the 2023 record highlighted perishing tyres and worn shock absorber bushes, which are common in low-mileage vehicles that sit idle. Checking the condition of all tyre sidewalls and the underside of the chassis for structural rust will be essential.