2018 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · DP67 POJ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the record reveals a recurring pattern of deferred consumable maintenance. The most recent test in January 2026 at 37,291 miles flagged both the offside and nearside front tyres as near the legal limit and showing edge wear. This mirrors a fault seen in January 2023 at 21,051 miles, suggesting that the owner typically ignores tyre replacement until they approach failure. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. There was a significant jump in usage between January 2022 and January 2023, where the car covered over 8,000 miles in a single year. However, usage has since returned to a more conservative level, with increments of 4,000 to 6,000 miles recorded annually. This low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it can lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and corrosion on brake discs due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should inspect the front suspension and alignment specifically, as the recurring edge wear on the front tyres often indicates incorrect tracking or worn suspension bushings. While no structural or mechanical defects were recorded during the 2024 and 2025 tests, the low usage warrants a check for brake corrosion and seized calipers, which are common in vehicles that sit stationary. The history suggests an owner who prioritises MOT compliance over proactive maintenance, so a thorough physical inspection of the fluid levels and underbody is necessary before purchase.