2006 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · AD06 CRK

The 2006 Ford Ka currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The most recent test on 24 March 2026 at 48,244 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, repeating a pattern seen on 24 March 2025 at 46,270 miles where the car also failed before passing one day later at 46,275 miles. The maintenance trend is not stable; the vehicle shows a recurring administrative or presentation failure at the annual test despite no logged mechanical defects, which leaves its true condition unverified by the pass record. Recorded mileage sits at 48,244 miles against a 20-year lifespan, an average of roughly 2,412 miles per year. The odometer moved from 42,248 miles in March 2023 to 44,651 miles in March 2024, then 46,275 miles in March 2025 and 48,244 miles in March 2026, a steady low annual accumulation of around 2,000 miles. This low use over two decades suggests prolonged standing periods are likely, which typically accelerates perishing of rubber suspension bushes, brake caliper seizing, and underbody corrosion even where the test sheet shows clean. A buyer should physically inspect the front coil springs and suspension arms for fatigue, as low-mileage Fords of this era commonly develop rusted spring seats and degraded bushes from inactivity. The brake discs and calipers need stripping to check for binding or pitting, since the car has covered little distance and may have sat with damp brakes clamped. Structural integrity around sills, subframes and the rear axle mountings must be examined for corrosion, given the age and likely outdoor storage. The two clean fails with zero advisories mean the DVSA record offers no mechanical warning, so a pre-purchase inspection underneath the vehicle remains essential before any commitment.