2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · AC08 OWD

The 2008 Ford Ka presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 1 October 2025 at 77,127 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the available record. The DVLA entry shows a failed test on the same date at identical mileage with no defects recorded, which points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in October 2024, October 2023 and October 2022 all returned passes with no advisories, so the vehicle has avoided recurring defects across a four-year span. Recorded mileage sits at 77,127 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 4,285 miles per year and marking this Ka as low-use for its age. The odometer moved only 2,561 miles between the October 2022 test at 69,126 miles and the October 2024 test at 74,566 miles, with a further 2,401 miles added by the October 2025 pass. Such light annual coverage suggests gentle commuting or prolonged standing periods, though the clean test history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and the likelihood of moisture ingress during low-mileage storage. Brake discs and calipers warrant checking for seizure after extended idle spells, and exhaust emissions should be verified against the 1.2-litre petrol unit's expected tolerances. The absence of advisories across five tests implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but 18-year-old Ford KAs commonly develop structural rust at sill and arch seams unseen by MOT testers until penetration occurs.