2011 FORD KA1.2L Diesel

The 2011 Ford Ka presents a currently roadworthy status following its December 2025 pass at 136,296 miles, though the maintenance trend shows a recurring administrative quirk rather than a clear mechanical decline. The most recent test on 17 December 2025 passed with no defects recorded, but the same date also shows a failed test at identical mileage with no defects listed, mirroring the December 2024 pattern where a fail on 9 December at 118,227 miles preceded a pass on 14 December at 118,741 miles with no faults noted. This repeated fail-without-defect behaviour suggests clerical or process issues at the testing station rather than worsening vehicle condition. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 9,086 miles per year across the 15-year life, with the record showing 99,947 miles in December 2023, 118,741 miles in December 2024, and 136,296 miles in December 2025. The annual increase of roughly 18,000 to 19,000 miles in the last two years is nearly double the long-term average, indicating heavier recent use than earlier life. The DVSA data itself is sparse and clean, recording no advisories or defects across any presented entry, which limits insight into wear on consumables and structural items. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the elevated mileage and the car's age, as the MOT record omits the granular wear checks that advisories would normally reveal. The repeated same-day fail and pass cycles at 118,227 to 118,741 miles and at 136,296 miles imply the previous owner relied on prompt retesting rather than addressing latent faults, so examining exhaust emissions and underbody corrosion remains prudent. No recurring mechanical fault appears in the official history, but the absence of advisories on a 136,000-mile Ford Ka warrants verification of tyre tread depth and wiper condition before purchase.