2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · DK08 WLC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the most recent MOT record indicates a significant lapse in testing. The test in October 2022 at 46,092 miles failed with no recorded defects, suggesting the car was in mechanically sound condition at that point. Given that the current date is July 2026, the vehicle is now four years overdue for its annual inspection, which increases the risk of undetected mechanical degradation or environmental corrosion regardless of the low recorded mileage. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. Data between September 2019 and October 2022 shows the car covered only 1,438 miles, moving from 44,654 to 46,092 miles. This low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but long periods of inactivity often lead to the deterioration of rubber-based components. The failure in September 2020 after just two miles of a previous pass suggests either a minor administrative-related failure or a specific component issue rather than systemic wear-related faults. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically focusing on the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans where these models are prone to hidden rust. Because the vehicle has likely sat for long intervals, check for seized brake calipers, rusted pistons, and perished brake lines or split hoses. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for cracking or dry rot, as low mileage does not prevent age-related degradation of these materials. A fresh MOT is mandatory to verify that no new safety defects have developed during the four-year period of lapsed testing.