2015 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · ML15 PXD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 71,782 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior. This failure identified significant wear including an excessively worn offside front suspension ball joint and worn rear shock absorber bushes. The fact that these components were addressed immediately to secure a pass suggests the owner only rectifies mechanical faults when they reach the point of failing a legal safety test. At 71,782 miles over 11 years, the car averages approximately 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small city car. The records show consistent annual mileage, with roughly 6,900 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 6,600 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary, which helps prevent the premature degradation of seals and braking components. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension geometry, as the record shows recurring issues with bushes and bushes. The 2024 test flagged corrosion on all four coil springs, and the 2025 failure highlighted multiple worn ball joints and shock absorber bushes. You should check for signs of further oil leaks from the dampers and any play in the steering components. The presence of a nearside front tyre worn on the edge in 2025 also indicates a potential alignment issue or uneven wear that may not have been fully resolved. The braking and exhaust systems also require physical verification. The nearside rear parking brake cable was noted as damaged in 2023 and then flagged as insecure in 2025. Verify that the cable is now properly tensioned and that the parking brake operates without binding. Given the history of corrosion on the coil springs, a thorough inspection of the underbody structural integrity and exhaust mounting points is essential to ensure that surface rust has not progressed beyond manageable structural decay.