2013 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · FT62 VSO

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 23 April 2026 at 56,754 miles, giving roughly two months of remaining cover as of today. The overall maintenance trend is mixed. The most recent test required a retest on the same day, with the initial failure flagging a torn nearside front tyre, a worn nearside rear shock absorber bush, and cracking on both rear tyres alongside a below-minimum offside front tread depth. All of these were rectified before the pass was issued, suggesting the seller or previous owner addressed immediate failures but only after the tester identified them. A corroded offside front Macpherson strut advisory carried over from the failure to the pass, indicating surface corrosion is being monitored rather than structurally repaired. The mileage profile is low for a 2013 Ford Ka, averaging roughly 4,366 miles per year. The record shows a gap of approximately 5,624 miles between May 2024 and April 2025, then a jump of 2,014 miles in the following year, which is modest and consistent with short-trip urban use. There are no glaring mileage anomalies or sudden spikes that suggest odometer tampering, but the low annual accumulation raises the possibility of long periods standing still, which can accelerate rubber perishing and localised corrosion on parked components. Buyers should focus their inspection on the front suspension and underbody corrosion. The April 2024 failure flagged worn front suspension arm rear bushes on both sides, and the 2026 test still recorded a corroded offside front Macpherson strut. Combined with a worn nearside rear shock absorber bush appearing in the 2026 failure, this points to a pattern of deteriorating suspension bushes and possible moisture ingress or underseal breakdown around the front strut area. A physical check for play in the front lower arms, strut top mounts, and rear beam bushes is advisable. The braking system also warrants close attention. The 2024 failure identified corrosion on the nearside front brake pipe and excessive corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe at the axle. Although the 2025 and 2026 tests did not repeat these findings, corrosion on rigid brake lines can return quickly if protective coatings have been compromised. Inspect the full length of the metal brake lines, particularly at the offside rear axle area, for pitting or fresh surface rust. The repeated tyre advisories across the 2026 test suggest the vehicle may spend time parked on uneven surfaces or kerbs, so check sidewalls carefully for sidewall cracking and uneven tread wear that could indicate misalignment or suspension wear.