2018 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · OW68 AWR

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 26 September 2025 at 84,675 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has secured clean passes in its last three consecutive tests. While a failure occurred in September 2023 regarding thin front brake pads, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed the mechanical deficiency and maintained the vehicle to basic standards thereafter. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. The record shows a steady increase of 4,280 miles between September 2024 and September 2025, and another 9,650 miles between September 2023 and September 2024. This regular usage suggests the car is used consistently rather than left to sit for long periods, which is generally beneficial for preventing components like seals and brake lines from seizing. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the braking system and front suspension. The September 2023 failure at 70,741 miles highlighted that front brake pads were below the 1.5mm legal limit, so a check of the current pad thickness and disc condition for uneven wear is necessary. The recent advisory regarding a slightly damaged offside front tyre also warrants a close look for sidewall bulging or cuts that could lead to a structural failure. Given the age and mileage of this Ford Ka, inspecting the chassis for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is advisable as these are common areas of concern for this model that are not always captured until they become significant.