2006 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · VX06 AEA

The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently unconfirmed due to a failure during the most recent MOT test on 11 March 2026 at 96,862 miles. The maintenance trend appears unstable and highly inconsistent. The record shows a pattern of failing tests shortly before passing them, with failures occurring in February 2024, February 2025, and March 2026. This suggests the vehicle frequently encounters issues that require immediate attention to meet minimum standards, rather than following a predictable maintenance schedule. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 20-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,843 miles per year. Between the February 2025 failure at 95,868 miles and the March 2026 failure at 96,862 miles, the car covered only 994 miles in over a year. Such low annual usage often implies the vehicle spends significant time stationary, which can lead to issues with perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, or degraded fluids. The recurring nature of these failures, despite no specific defects being listed in the provided summary, necessitates a thorough physical inspection. A buyer should focus on the underside of the chassis to check for structural corrosion, which is common in older Ford models. Given the low usage and the recent failure, it is essential to inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and braking system for signs of age-related degradation or seizing. The lack of recorded advisories in previous passing tests suggests that minor consumable wear was not being proactively addressed. You should specifically examine the tyre tread depth and condition, as well as the condition of the wiper blades and all exterior lighting. Because the car has failed three separate tests in recent years, a professional mechanical inspection is required to identify the specific fault that caused the March 2026 failure before any purchase is finalised.