2016 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · MP65 HWT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a persistent failure to address recurring front suspension defects. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 48,820 miles, the tester flagged an offside front suspension arm ball joint with slight play. This specific fault has appeared in three consecutive MOT tests dating back to January 2025, indicating that while the issue is identified, the component has not been replaced despite multiple failures and advisories. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,882 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between the January 2024 test at 47,483 miles and the January 2025 test at 48,196 miles, representing only seven hundred miles driven. This pattern suggests the car sits stationary for long periods, which often accelerates the degradation of rubber components and seals, as seen with the shock absorber leaks and perished recorded in early 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front end geometry to verify the extent of the wear. The January 2025 failure highlighted a serious fluid leak on the offside front shock absorber and light misting on the nearside, so the buyer should verify if these were actually replaced or if the leak has worsened. The persistent play in the ball joint over two years also suggests a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach, necessitating a check of all related suspension arm bushes and tie ends to ensure no secondary damage has occurred to the steering assembly.