FORD KA2014 · 1.2L Petrol

The 2014 Ford Ka presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 30 September 2025 at 87,946 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 19 September 2024 at 86,621 miles confirms no outstanding advisories. The single failure logged on 19 September 2024 at 86,621 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle subsequently passing the same day. Recorded mileage sits at 87,946 against a 12-year lifespan, averaging roughly 7,329 miles per year and matching typical use for the model age. The records show 83,054 miles on 28 September 2023, 82,917 on 12 June 2023, then 86,621 by September 2024 and 87,946 by September 2025. Annual accumulation stays low at around 3,000 to 4,000 miles in the later years, implying light owner use. The DVSA dataset is sparse with only five entries and no advisories or corrosion, brake, or suspension flags across the timeline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the car's age and the absence of tester commentary in the record. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks despite the clean history, as MOT passes with no defects do not confirm component remaining life. The unexplained fail on 19 September 2024 should be clarified with the selling dealer to rule out any omitted minor defect. The Ka's history suggests conscientious periodic testing and low annual mileage, but the thin record leaves consumable wear and hidden rust unverified. Prior owners kept the test schedule current, yet no advisories mean a buyer cannot assume tyres, wiper blades, or exhaust emissions were monitored between visits. A pre-purchase inspection remains prudent before completion.