2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · EN08 CCX

The 2008 Ford Ka presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass on 7 July 2025 at 92,892 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has transitioned from a pattern of test-day anomalies to a consistently roadworthy state. While the 2023 and 2024 records show failed tests immediately followed by passes on the same or subsequent days, the absence of recorded defects on those failures suggests administrative or minor rectification issues rather than significant mechanical faults. The current status confirms the car meets all required safety and emissions standards. The recorded mileage of 92,892 miles equates to an annual average of roughly 5,161 miles, which is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. The data reveals a steady accumulation rather than rapid jumps, with the car covering 12,106 miles between July 2023 and July 2024, and 10,511 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. This consistent, low-mileage usage typically reduces wear on drivetrain components and consumables, though prolonged periods of standing can cause its own issues, such as perished rubber seals or brake disc corrosion. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential due to the vehicle's age and the nature of its usage. Low-mileage, older vehicles often suffer from deteriorated suspension bushes and perished tyre sidewalls due to lack of use rather than wear. Buyers should closely examine the condition of the brake discs for surface corrosion, which can develop quickly when a car sits idle, and check the exhaust system for signs of moisture-induced corrosion. The structural integrity of the underbody and sills must be scrutinised, as older Fords of this era can be susceptible to rust, even if the mileage does not suggest heavy road salt exposure.