FORD KA2011 · 1.2L Petrol

The Ford Ka presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 15 May 2025, where the tester passed the vehicle at 113,712 miles with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend is stable across the three-year record, with each annual examination ultimately resulting in a clean pass. The May 2025 test followed an initial failure on the same day at 113,711 miles, yet the failure carried no logged defects, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 15-year-old vehicle. The record shows 96,582 miles on 18 May 2023, rising to 105,124 miles by 2 May 2024 and 113,712 miles by 15 May 2025. This equates to roughly 8,500 miles per year over the observed period, slightly above the lifetime average of 7,581 but consistent and without sudden gaps or rapid surges. The sparse, clean history offers little evidence of neglected upkeep, though the dual fail-pass entries each spring warrant a check on DVSA systems. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related components not always captured in a pass result. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, assess brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and probe sills and subframes for corrosion. The absence of advisories suggests previous owners addressed wear promptly, but the unexplained same-day failures mean verifying the test centre's notes is prudent before purchase. Given the vehicle's age, expect consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades to reflect normal degradation. The recorded mileages show disciplined servicing intervals, yet a pre-purchase check of exhaust emissions and structural integrity remains sound practice on any 2011 hatchback.