2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SV12 WHT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in January 2025 at 88,853 miles passed despite advising for a minor exhaust leak and thin front brake pads. This indicates a worsening mechanical trend compared to the 2024 test where the car failed multiple critical safety and emissions items. The data suggests the previous owner only addresses faults once they result in an MOT failure. The mileage progression is consistent with a low-use vehicle of its age, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between January 2023 and January 2024, the car covered 6,666 miles, followed by another 7,123 miles in the year leading up to the most recent test. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests and the age of the vehicle suggest it may spend time sitting, which often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and the corrosion seen in the suspension records. A buyer must pay close attention to the rear suspension, as the corroded coil springs identified in early 2023 are a known weakness on this model and can indicate structural rust. The exhaust system has progressed from a major leak in 2024 to a minor leak in 2025, suggesting the pipework is thinning and will soon require full replacement. Given the previous failure for parking brake efficiency and insecure brake cables, a physical inspection of the handbrake mechanism and the state of the brake lines is essential to ensure no further binding or mechanical seizing has.