FORD KA2016 · 1.2L Petrol

This 2016 Ford Ka presents a flawless MOT record, with the most recent test conducted on 24 September 2025 at 25,705 miles passing with zero defects. The maintenance trend is entirely stable. Across five consecutive annual tests spanning from 2021 through 2025, no advisories, failures, or recorded defects of any kind have appeared. This level of consistency is uncommon and indicates either a vehicle that has been genuinely well-kept or one that has covered so little mileage that major components have simply not reached a wear threshold requiring replacement or flagging. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of very low annual use. Between 2021 and 2025, the odometer moved from 19,837 to 25,705 miles, a gain of 5,868 miles over four years, averaging roughly 1,467 miles per year. That is substantially below the typical 6,000 to 8,000 annual mileage for a vehicle of this age. The yearly increments are steady and gradual, with no sudden spikes or suspicious drops that would suggest odometer tampering or extended periods of disuse followed by heavy use. The record is clean and internally consistent. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for long periods can develop issues that MOT tests do not always capture, such as perished tyre sidewalls, seized handbrake mechanisms, corroded brake lines, and degraded suspension bushes from lack of use rather than wear. The tyres on this Ka may be the original factory set or replacements of unknown age, so checking the date codes on each tyre is essential. Brake discs and pads should be inspected for surface corrosion, which is common on vehicles that sit idle, and the exhaust system should be examined for moisture-induced corrosion in the silencer and joints. Structurally, the Ka's underbody, sills, and subframes should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and drain holes, as even low-mileage cars can rust if stored in damp conditions. The suspension, while unlikely to show significant wear at this mileage, should be checked for deteriorated bump stops and anti-roll bar links. Steering components and CV gaiters should also be examined for perishing. The clean MOT record is a strong positive indicator, but it does not replace a hands-on mechanical inspection, particularly given the age of the vehicle and the unusually low usage pattern.