2014 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · LF14 YOD

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows the first sign of mechanical degradation after years of clean results. The latest test in January 2026 identified a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush. While this did not result in a failure, it marks a shift from the perfectly clean records seen in the previous four years. This defect suggests that the vehicle is beginning to show typical rubber-component fatigue due to age rather than high mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,575 miles per year. Between December 2022 and January 2026, the car covered only 4,342 miles, indicating long periods of infrequent use. This low usage typically results in less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and braking system, as evidenced by the lack of defects recorded over five years. However, such low mileage can sometimes lead to dry rot in rubber components and seizing of brake calipers or de-related issues if the vehicle sat stationary for extended durations. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension to assess the extent of the worn bush flagged in the most recent MOT. Given the low mileage, it is also vital to check for corrosion on the brake discs and drums, as these components often suffer when vehicles are not used regularly. The structural integrity of the chassis appears stable based on the history, but a manual check of the sills and wheel arches remains necessary to ensure that the age of the vehicle has not introduced surface rust despite the low mileage.