2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · KP58 YVV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a critical structural failure that was addressed. While it passed the most recent test in October 2025 at 30,311 miles, the failure in October 2024 indicates a significant lapse in structural integrity. The tester identified corrosion on the offside rear integral body structure above the back box and excessive corrosion on the suspension component mounting areas. Although the car passed the subsequent test, the presence of these defects suggests a history of vulnerability to advanced rust. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,684 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 20,163 miles and October 2025 at 30,311 miles, the car covered only 10,148 miles. This low usage often correlates with periods of standing, which explains the degradation of rubber components as evidenced by the recurring advisories for cracking and perishing tyres on the rear tyres in both 2024 and 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear chassis area to ensure the structural repairs made after the 2024 failure are robust and free of active corrosion. Particular attention should be paid to the mounting points and the back box area where strength was previously compromised. Additionally, the low mileage suggests that the age of the tyres and rubber bushes should be checked for dry rot and cracking, regardless of remaining tread depth, as the record already flagged these issues multiple times.