2017 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · MH17 BZT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 70,826 miles, it failed just days prior due to critical safety de-merits. The trend shows a recurring failure to address steering, suspension, and braking components only after a failure is issued, rather than replacing worn parts before they reach legal failure limits. At 70,826 miles over nine years, the Ford Ka has averaged approximately 7,870 miles per year, which aligns with typical urban usage for a small car. The record shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 10,500 miles covered between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 10,600 miles covered between February 2025 and February 2026. This mileage accumulation is steady, yet the repeated failures suggest that the components are being pushed to their absolute limits without scheduled intervention. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry and braking system. The history flags persistent issues with the nearside front track rod end and steering rack inner joints across multiple years, indicating potential ongoing wear in the steering assembly. The front brake discs have been noted as pitted or scored since 2024, and the 2026 failure confirms they were finally addressed alongside thin pads. The slightly distorted offside front road wheel noted in 2026 also suggests a history of significant curb impact, which should be checked for structural integrity or vibration at high speeds.