2002 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · AF02 DDE

The 2002 Ford Ka presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 1 March 2023 at 54,425 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean pass on 11 March 2022 at 51,068 miles. Two consecutive annual tests with zero advisories or failures indicate the vehicle has been maintained to a basic roadworthy standard with no escalating mechanical concerns. Recorded mileage stands at 54,425 against a 24-year lifespan, equating to roughly 2,268 miles per year. The test history shows only 3,357 miles accrued between March 2022 and March 2023, confirming very light use. The DVSA data offers just two entries with no gaps beyond the normal 12-month cycle, so we cannot chart longer-term patterns, but the sparse and clean record suggests the car spent extended periods idle rather than covering high annual distances. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the Ka's age makes hidden rust likely despite clean MOT slips. Standing time accelerates perishing of rubber components such as suspension bushes, brake hoses, and tyres, none of which a pass with no advisories rules out for a car of this vintage. Verify the brake discs and calipers for binding or surface pitting from disuse, and check the exhaust system for internal degradation. Low mileage and a clean test sheet do not equate to a fault-free vehicle; physical examination of wear items and underbody condition remains essential before purchase.