2013 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · EJ63 AEB

The 2013 Ford KA’s most recent MOT test on 2025-09-08 at 65,251 miles passed without defects, confirming it remains roadworthy under current DVSA standards. The absence of advisories or failures across the last three tests—including two consecutive passes in 2023 and 2024—suggests no recurring mechanical issues have been overlooked. However, the duplicate entries for both 2023 and 2024 tests at identical mileages imply potential administrative confusion rather than mechanical instability. While the vehicle has not failed a test in over two years, the lack of advisories in recent records means critical components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake binding have not been explicitly cleared by a tester. Buyers should treat this as a baseline rather than a guarantee of hidden wear. The recorded mileage of 65,251 miles over 13 years averages just over 5,000 miles annually, which is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. The gap between tests—consistently one year apart—aligns with the MOT cycle but contrasts sharply with typical wear patterns for a car this old. The identical mileages for duplicate tests in 2023 and 2024 (58,779 and 63,892 miles) suggest either a reset or mislogging, which could indicate inconsistent tracking. Such low mileage may imply prolonged periods of inactivity, potentially accelerating issues like battery corrosion, suspension stiffness, or tyre degradation if the vehicle was stored without proper care. Given the absence of advisories in recent tests, the most prudent areas for a buyer to inspect are the suspension system—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—due to their common failure points in this model. The brakes, while not explicitly failed, should be checked for uneven wear or binding calipers, as the lack of advisories does not preclude gradual deterioration. Structural integrity, especially around wheel arches and sills, warrants scrutiny for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has spent time in wet or salted environments. The dual MOT entries per year also raise questions about whether critical components were overlooked during testing, so a thorough inspection of the exhaust system for leaks or catalytic converter efficiency is advisable. No major red flags emerge from the record, but these checks will confirm whether the vehicle has been maintained beyond the minimum MOT requirements.