2011 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · FJ11 SLV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than proactive care. The most recent test on April 2 2025 at 41,082 miles resulted in a pass following a failure on the same day. While the car met the minimum requirements for the road, the recurring nature of the tyre-related defects suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they reach the point of an MOT failure. At 41,082 miles, this 15-year-old Ford has exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 2,740 miles per year. The data shows a consistent but slow usage pattern between March 2023 and April 2025, with only 4,352 miles covered in two years. While this low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it significantly accelerates the degradation of rubber components. The record confirms this, as the vehicle sits for long periods, leading to the perishing tyres despite potentially sufficient tread depth. A buyer must inspect the current set of tyres immediately, as the 2025 failure flagged three separate tyres for perishing and cracking on limits. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the rubber is likely suffering from dry rot which compromises safety at higher speeds. The inspector should also verify the windscreen washer system and headlamp alignment, as these were recent failure points that indicate basic maintenance is frequently overlooked. Because no structural corrosion was noted in the history, a physical check of the sills and wheel arches is still necessary to ensure that the low mileage hasn't masked hidden rust from years of stationary storage.