2014 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · ML64 MHE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a worsening trend regarding suspension and steering component wear. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 81,823 miles, it failed just one day prior due to deteriorated ball joint dust covers and noted play in the nearside steering rack inner joint. This indicates that while repairs are being made to pass inspections, the underlying mechanical integrity of the front end suspension is suffering from progressive degradation over the last three testing cycles. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 73,029 miles and September 2025 at 81,823 miles, the car covered 8,794 miles. This steady usage suggests typical annual driving rather than long periods of inactivity or heavy commuting. However, the low annual mileage has not prevented the aging of rubber-based components and dust covers, which have appeared frequently throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The history shows recurring issues with worn suspension arm bushes and deteriorated ball joint dust covers dating back to 2023. Particular attention should be paid to the steering rack inner joints, which were flagged for play in both the most recent failure and previous test. Additionally, the repeated mention of pitted brake discs and thin pads in 2022 and 2023 suggests a reactive maintenance approach rather than a proactive one. The buyer should verify that the nearside front shock absorber noted in 2024 has been replaced and check for any signs of the coolant leak reported in 2022.