2013 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · HJ13 GXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deteriorating suspension and structural components. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 94,410 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just three days prior due to multiple suspension failures. The recurring flagging of front suspension arm bushes and rear shock absorbers, moving from slightly worn to excessively worn, indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 94,410 miles, the Ford Ka averaged approximately 7,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a thirteen-year-old city car. The mileage progression shows steady use, with roughly 3,700 miles covered between September 2023 and November 2024, and another 3,200 miles covered in the following year. This consistent mileage suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps explain the gradual degradation of rubber components and shock absorbers noted in the record. A buyer must perform a close physical inspection of the rear sub-frame and axle, as corrosion has been a persistent advisory since at least 2023. Although the tester noted the sub-frame was not seriously weakened in 2025, structural rust on these models often accelerates rapidly once it becomes visible. The buyer should also check the front brake discs for further pitting or scoring, as these were flagged as worn in 2023. Given the history of inner-edge tyre wear on the offside front, a professional alignment check is necessary to ensure the recently replaced suspension components have not caused lasting geometry issues.