2007 Ford KA 1.6L Petrol · DS07 AUN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT in February 2026 at 56,766 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive, showing a pattern of intermittent failures followed by immediate corrections. While the car passed its latest test, the failures in 2023 and 2025 suggest that issues are addressed only when they reach inspection thresholds rather than through a schedule of preventative mechanical care. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. The data reveals significant periods of inactivity; for instance, the car covered only 429 miles between August 2023 and June 2025, and a mere 6 miles between the most recent two tests. While this low usage suggests minimal wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of standing often lead to age-related mechanical issues such as seized brake calipers, degradation of rubber seals, and the onset of internal fluid corrosion. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of structural integrity, specifically the sills and wheel arches, as Ford vehicles of this era are prone to rapid corrosion when left stationary. Given the erratic mileage accumulation, the inspector should check the condition of suspension bushes for cracking and verify that brake discs are not pitted from disuse. The age of the tyres and various rubber hoses is also critical, as low mileage does not prevent these components from undergoing thermal degradation over two decades.