2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · LT12 OMF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred attention regarding minor components. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 40,404 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior at 40,400 miles. That failure identified perished tyres, a defective rear reflector, and worn wishbone bushes. The fact that the owner only addressed these issues immediately upon an MOT failure suggests a reactive maintenance style rather than proactive preventative care. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 2,900 miles per year. There is a significant gap between the April 2023 test at 37,021 miles and the May 2024 test at 38,293 miles, indicating the car sat stationary for long stretchesches. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which explains the perishing tyres recorded in late 2025. When a vehicle sits for long periods, tyres dry out due to age rather than tread wear. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension closely, as the wishbone bushes have been flagged as worn in three consecutive tests between 2024 and 2025. Although the tester noted misting on the nearside front shock absorber in May 2024, this indicates a slow seal failure that may eventually require replacement. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the inspection should also check for structural corrosion in the sills and wheel arches, as these are common failure points for this model regardless of how many miles are driven.