2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · CV08 XVR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of accelerating structural degradation. While the car passed the February 2026 test at 41,653 miles, the record reveals a significant increase in corrosion-related advisories compared to previous years. The transition from a clean record in early 2024 to a multitude of structural and mechanical warnings by early 2026 suggests the vehicle is reaching a stage where environmental decay is the primary concern despite its low mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old car, averaging only approximately 2,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between February 2024 and January 2025, where the vehicle covered over 9,000 miles in just eleven months. This low annual mileage explains the minimal wear on consumable components, but it also correlates with the extensive surface corrosion observed. Vehicles that sit for long periods often suffer from moisture retention in the underbody, leading to the specific patterns of rust seen on the sub-frame and suspension arms. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sub-frame and suspension mountings, as these have been flagged repeatedly for corrosion since 2023. The 2024 failure due to excessive corrosion on the offside sub-frame mounting and seat belt anchorage indicates that the structural integrity of the sills was previously compromised. Attention should also be paid to the four brake pipes, which were all noted as corroded in the 2026 test, and the four shock absorbers which now all show reduced damping. The persistent oil leak noted in 2025 and 2026 requires further investigation to determine the source and rate of loss.