2015 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SP15 OAB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of reactive repairs. While it passed the most recent test in October 2025 at 80,976 miles, this followed a significant failure just eight days prior. The September 2025 failure revealed multiple critical defects, including a major exhaust leak that prevented an emissions test. The persistent presence of an offside front suspension arm ball joint issue into the October 2025 advisory suggests that while the major failures were addressed, secondary wear items are now beginning to show their age. The mileage profile is consistent with an eleven-year-old city car, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a clear gap of 9,000 miles between the November 2023 and November 2024 tests, followed by another 8,100 miles between late 2024 and late 2025. This steady annual usage suggests the vehicle is used regularly, but the relatively low mileage means that the mechanical failures are likely due to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than high-mile stress. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension assembly closely. The history shows recurring issues with the track rod end, suspension arm ball joints, and steering rack inner joints over the last two years. The offside front shock absorber progressed from a light misting in 2024 to a serious fluid leak in 2025, indicating the component reached the end of its functional life. You should also verify the exhaust system to ensure the major leak noted in 2025 was properly replaced rather than just patched, and check the brake discs for pitting as noted back in the 2023 record.