2009 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · EY09 LZP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 89,396 miles resulted in a failure just one day after a previous pass due to multiple consumable defects. While the car passed the following day after repairs, the presence of three worn tyres near the legal limit and thin front brake pads suggests that the current owner is only addressing components once they reach the point of failure during an inspection. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 89,396 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,259 miles per year. However, there is a significant spike in usage between February 2024 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered 13,579 miles in a single year. This is more than triple the annual average seen in the preceding years. Such a period of high use, combined with the vehicle's age, often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seals which may not be reflected in the mileage figure alone. A buyer must closely inspect the rear suspension and structural integrity, as the 2023 test flagged corroded rear coil springs and a rusty exhaust box. While these were not noted as failures in later tests, corrosion on this model tends to progress and can lead to structural weakness. The 2026 failure of the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover indicates that suspension components are beginning to perish from environmental exposure. You should check for play in all ball joints and ensure the pitting on the front brake discs has not progressed into deep structural scoring.