2016 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · YY16 VOG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 65,704 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just four days prior. That failure highlighted critical safety and structural issues, including a distorted rear wheel, a damaged tyre, and insufficient parking brake efficiency. The fact that the vehicle passed only days after failing on multiple fronts suggests the owner addressed only the minimum legal requirements to return the car to the road. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the car covered 3,351 miles, which is lower than the annual average and may indicate a period of disuse. This low usage often correlates with the mechanical issues seen in the record, such as rubber components and corrosion. The recurring presence of oil leaks and exhaust issues across multiple years indicates that the vehicle is suffering from age-related seal degradation despite the relatively low odometer reading. A buyer must closely inspect the structural integrity of the rear axle, as corrosion was flagged in both the September 2025 failure and the subsequent pass. While the car passed now, rust on load-bearing components is a progressive condition that eventually leads to structural failure. The history also shows a persistent pattern of suspension wear, with ball joints, bushes, and shock absorbers appearing repeatedly between 2023 and 2024. The buyer should verify that the front suspension is free of play and ensure that the reported oil leaks from previous years have not developed into significant leaks.