2019 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · YS69 HNH

The overall roadworthiness of the 2019 Ford KA is currently passing, but the maintenance trend is unstable and deteriorating rather than stable or improving. The most recent test on 2025-12-15 at 19,854 miles flagged a nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)), indicating a significant wear pattern that has not been corrected since. This recent failure suggests a lack of proactive maintenance or basic upkeep was skipped, as the tyre has already reached a critical condition where it may soon fail. The mileage history shows that while the vehicle has been maintained for approximately seven years with roughly 2,836 miles per year, the data is sparse and clean. There are no gaps in the records, but the rapid accumulation of miles over the last two years indicates that the owner has been driving the vehicle at high speeds or in heavy traffic conditions. This pattern is inconsistent with typical usage for a used car of this age, suggesting that the vehicle may have been overused or driven in conditions where tyre wear was not monitored regularly, leading to the current critical state of the front tyre. Given the recurring faults and the structural risks identified, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to evaluate the condition of the front tyres, suspension components, and brake discs. The tester flagged binding rear brakes, which indicates a serious mechanical risk that requires immediate repair. Furthermore, the history of a cracked or perishing front tyre combined with high mileage suggests that the suspension bushings and coil springs may also be compromised, pointing toward a broader structural integrity issue that is not currently resolved.