2018 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · FL18 VLE

The 2018 Ford Ka presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 13 August 2025 at 16,745 miles resulting in a pass. The sole advisory recorded on that test was a slightly damaged or perishing offside rear tyre outer wall, a minor consumable defect rather than a structural or mechanical concern. Looking back across the full record, the maintenance trend is broadly improving. The 2023 test at 11,762 miles flagged two advisories, a minor rear exhaust leak at the back box and slight play in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, yet neither of these issues reappeared on the 2024 or 2025 tests, suggesting they were addressed or remained within acceptable tolerance. The 2024 failure for a deep cut in the offside front tyre was rectified the same day, and the subsequent pass confirms the repair was carried out properly. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between the January 2023 test at 9,422 miles and the August 2025 test at 16,745 miles, the car covered approximately 7,323 miles over roughly two and a half years, averaging around 2,900 miles annually in that window. The earlier record is sparse, with no entries between the vehicle's first MOT obligation in 2021 and the January 2023 test, so wear patterns during that period cannot be verified. The low overall mileage implies reduced mechanical and drivetrain wear, but prolonged periods of inactivity can introduce its own risks, including deteriorated rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and moisture-related corrosion in brake and fuel systems. A buyer inspecting this Ka in person should focus on the condition of all four tyres, given that tyre-related advisories and failures have appeared in two of the last three tests. Check the sidewalls carefully for fresh cuts, perishing, or cracking, particularly on the offside rear which was flagged most recently. The front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints showed play in 2023, so listen for clunking over speed bumps and check for excessive play in the front suspension during a physical inspection. The rear exhaust back box had a minor gas leak at the same test, so examine the rear silencer for fresh corrosion or soot staining that could indicate the leak has returned. With such low recorded mileage, verify the service history independently, as infrequent use can lead to moisture accumulation in the engine oil, brake fluid degradation, and seized brake calipers despite the clean MOT record.