2009 FORD KA1.2L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 at 146,202 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive, as evidenced by a pattern of failures immediately followed by passes. While the car currently presents no recorded defects, the history of failing just before successful tests in December 2024 and January 2026 suggests that the owner performs only the minimum repairs necessary to pass the annual inspection rather than adhering to a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. At 17 years old, the 146,202 recorded miles average to approximately 8,600 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a city car of this age. The data shows a significant surge in activity between December 2023 and January 2025, where the vehicle covered over 18,000 miles in just fourteen months. Conversely, the period between January 2025 and January 2026 shows very little use, with only 1,300 miles recorded. This erratic usage pattern can sometimes stress older rubber components and cause corrosion during periods of standing. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and underbody. Given the age and mileage of this Ford Ka, structural integrity is a primary concern particularly around the sills and rear mounting points. Although the recent tests do not list specific faults, you should check the suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust system for advanced corrosion which is common on this model. Inspect the braking system specifically for signs of binding calipers or thin discs, as the reactive maintenance history indicates the vehicle may be operating near the limit of legal component wear.