2018 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SJ18 AEE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection. The March 2026 test at 55,268 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a pattern of intermittent failures in previous years, suggesting that while the vehicle requires periodic corrective maintenance to meet standards, it is being successfully brought back to a compliant state. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical urban driving profile for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 6,908 miles per year, moving from 31,970 miles in February 2024 to 55,268 miles in March 2026. This steady progression suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate the risk of seized components or perished rubber seals often found in vehicles with much lower annual mileage. The MOT history shows a recurring pattern of failures followed by immediate passes during the same inspection sessions in February 2024 and January 2025. This indicates that the vehicle has likely suffered from minor, rectifiable issues such as worn wiper blades, incorrect tyre tread depth, or minor lighting faults that were addressed before the final certificate was issued. The lack of any recorded advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion across the entire history is a positive indicator of the vehicle's underlying integrity. A prospective buyer should focus on verifying the quality of the repairs made following the 2024 and 2025 failures. While the record shows no long-term trends of worsening mechanical degradation, a physical inspection of the braking system and tyre condition is advised to ensure the vehicle's current state matches the clean March 2026 report. The absence of any noted emissions or exhaust issues suggests the engine management and catalytic converter are currently performing within acceptable parameters.