2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · EO62 YEY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, showing a stable maintenance trend despite a minor recent failure. The most recent test on 29 September 2025 at 38,038 miles resulted in a failure for misaligned headlamps on both the nearside and offside front. This was rectified immediately to allow a pass with no further defects, indicating that the owner is responsive to safety-critical adjustments when flagged by the tester. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,717 miles per year. Between September 2022 and September 2025, the car covered only 6,782 miles, suggesting infrequent use or long storage periods. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts that dry out or perish due to age and lack of movement rather than distance driven. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension and engine mounts as noted in the September 2023 test at 32,465 miles. The tester identified worn rear lower wishbone bushes and a defective lower gearbox mounting, which can cause vibrations or poor steering geometry if not replaced. Furthermore, the 2023 record noted perishing rubber on the offside rear tyre and uneven wear on the front. A buyer must check the sidewalls for cracking across all tyres to ensure the low mileage has not compromised the structural integrity of the tyres compounds.