2013 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · AE13 OCZ

The 2013 Ford Ka presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 February 2026 at 46,402 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows a clean pass on 1 March 2025 at 41,394 miles. The only blemish in the sequence is a failure on 22 February 2025 at 41,315 miles, which the DVLA record shows with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear across the five-year span. The odometer shows light use for a thirteen-year-old car. From the 23 February 2023 test at 33,346 miles to the 28 February 2024 test at 34,744 miles the car covered just 1,398 miles. It then added 6,650 miles by 1 March 2025 and a further 5,008 miles to the February 2026 test. Annual averages sit near 3,569 miles. Such low totals often mean long stationary periods, which can allow brake calipers to seize and tyres to develop flat spots, though the record shows no such flags. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the braking system and underbody. The clean MOT history gives no evidence of structural rust or worn coil springs, but the 2025 failure with no defects recorded warrants confirmation that the V5C and test certificate align. Given the low mileage and likely intermittent use, check for perished rubber components, stale fluid, and binding calipers that a short test drive may expose. The vehicle's history implies a cautious owner who kept workshop visits regular and avoided major faults. No recurring problems emerge, and the absence of advisories across four passes signals sound basic upkeep. Treat the 2025 anomaly as a paperwork query rather than a mechanical concern, and verify in person before purchase.