2002 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · KC02 CGV

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The most recent test on 29 March 2023 at 74,904 miles passed with no defects recorded, suggesting the vehicle was in good working order at that time. The recurring trend of failing just a few days before a pass suggests the previous owner likely addressed specific MOT-related items only to meet the test requirements rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,121 miles per year. Between March 2021 and March 2023, the car covered only 604 miles, moving from 74,300 to 74,904 miles. This minimal usage suggests the car has sat stationary for long periods. Low-mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, such as perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and dry seals, regardless of the low figures on the odometer. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, as Ford Ka models of this era are prone to significant corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans. Given the low annual mileage, the braking system should be checked for surface pitting on discs and seized pistons which occur due to lack of use. The suspension system also requires scrutiny for cracks in the rubber boots and play in the ball joints, which often fail when vehicles are not driven regularly or lubricated properly over long periods of standing.