2019 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · YR69 WDG

The 2019 Ford Ka holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 10 October 2025 at 47,681 miles, following a failure the previous day on 9 October 2025 for a Nearside Front inner brake pad worn below 1.5 mm and an Offside Rear tyre at 3 mm. The tester also flagged the Offside Rear tyre again on the pass date as worn close to the legal limit on the edge. This pattern points to a maintenance trend that is borderline rather than reassuring. The car passed its most recent test, yet the same tyre defect appeared on both the failure and pass dates, suggesting marginal compliance rather than proactive upkeep. The handbrake advisory from October 2023 for only making minimum effort remains unresolved in the record, indicating a minor but persistent fault that has not been retested or rectified. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with light, regular use. The car recorded 21,484 miles in October 2022, 30,024 miles in October 2023, 38,842 miles in October 2024, and 47,681 miles in October 2025, representing annual increments of roughly 8,540, 8,818, and 8,839 miles respectively. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than left standing for long periods, which is favourable for mechanical components such as the drivetrain and exhaust system. No anomalous gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, and the current total sits at approximately 6,812 miles per year over seven years, aligning with typical urban or mixed-use driving. A buyer should pay close attention to the front braking system. The October 2025 failure for a worn Nearside Front inner pad indicates uneven wear, which can point to a sticking caliper, a seized slide pin, or a collapsed brake hose causing the inner pad to drag. The handbrake advisory from 2023 further warrants inspection of the rear braking mechanism, including the handbrake cables and adjusters, to confirm whether the system holds effectively on a gradient. Tyre wear is another recurring theme. The Offside Rear tyre appeared on both the 2025 failure and pass dates, while the October 2024 test flagged both front tyres worn on the inner edge. Inner-edge wear on the fronts typically suggests toe misalignment or worn suspension bushes, and a physical inspection should check the front lower arms, track rod ends, and rear beam bushings for play or deterioration. Given the age and mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable, particularly around the sills, subframes, and exhaust mounting points, even though no corrosion-related defects have yet been recorded.