2016 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · PF66 OOU

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in October 2025 at 53,881 miles passed, but the tester noted that a child seat prevented a full inspection of the adult seat belt. Following a clean record in 2020, the vehicle has begun to show recurring mechanical and structural wear issues that require consistent attention to prevent future test failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,388 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between the November 2020 test at 21,136 miles and the October 2023 test at 46,727 miles, where the car covered over 25,000 miles in three years. Since then, usage has slowed considerably to roughly 3,700 miles per annum. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain, long periods of standing can lead to accelerated corrosion on exposed components and the degradation of rubber bushings. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front sub-frame and rear suspension. The 2023 record flagged corrosion on the front sub-frame and both rear coil springs, with the springs appearing as an advisory again in 2024. Although these were not flagged as failures later, the presence of structural rust on the sub-frame requires monitoring for deep scaling loss. The braking system also shows a history of wear, with thin pads and scored discs noted in 2022 and 2023, suggesting the current components may be nearing the end of their service life.