2015 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · EX15 DZF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening progression of suspension-related wear. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 47,754 miles, the tester identified light misting on both front shock absorbers and worn bushes on both front suspension arms. This represents a continuation of issues noted in the 2025 test, indicating that the front suspension geometry is beginning to degrade despite the low annual mileage. The mileage profile is significantly low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,340 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between August 2023 and July 2024, where the car covered only 2,943 miles, followed by a more active period of nearly 9,000 miles over the following eleven months. This intermittent low-mileage pattern often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components like bushes and seals, which explains the recurring wear on the Macpherson strut mounts and suspension arms seen in the recent records. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the recurring advisories for worn bushes and strut mounts suggest that component replacement is imminent. The offside rear road wheel was flagged as distorted in both 2024 and 2025, which should be checked for vibrations or uneven wear during driving. Additionally, since the front brake discs and pads were noted as thin in 2024, a physical check of the current friction material is necessary to ensure they have been replaced since that inspection.