2009 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · KS58 VBC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its October 2024 test at 76,038 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. The mechanical trend shows a worsening state regarding the braking and suspension systems, as recurring faults have persisted across multiple testing years. The presence of corroded components and thinning pads suggests that the previous owner only addressed defects when they became necessary to pass the legal inspection. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 76,038 miles represents an average of approximately 4,473 miles per year. This low usage suggests the vehicle has been driven sparingly, but the data indicates long gaps between service intervals. For instance, between November 2022 and October 2024, the car covered only 9,165 miles. Such low-mileage patterns on a vehicle of this age often imply the car has sat for long periods, which frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components and the corrosion of metal surfaces seen in the record. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the braking system and suspension integrity. The tester flagged corroded rear coil springs on both sides in both 2023 and 2024, indicating a structural weakness in the suspension that may not be fully resolved. The history also shows a leaking offside rear hydraulic brake cylinder and poor parking brake efficiency in 2022, recurring in 2024. A buyer should verify that the parking brake now holds firmly and that the exhaust leak noted in 2024 has been properly rectified, as these issues point to consistent neglect of basic mechanical maintenance.