2015 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · AF15 VLW

The most recent DVSA examination on 26 June 2025 returned a Pass with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing a clean run of passes stretching back through the November 2024, November 2023, and November 2022 tests. While one earlier failure on 15 November 2022 is documented, no specific defect categories were captured against that event, and the immediate retest on the same date resulted in a pass, indicating the issue was minor and promptly rectified rather than indicative of an underlying structural or systemic concern. The overall pattern suggests a stable maintenance regime with no repeat advisories relating to brake condition, tyre wear, suspension components, or exhaust integrity. For a prospective buyer, this consistency is reassuring and implies that the vehicle has been kept within acceptable roadworthiness tolerances throughout its recent life. With 89,810 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, the vehicle is averaging around 8,165 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a small city car of this type and age. There are no conspicuous gaps in the mileage progression between successive MOT tests, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use rather than left standing for extended periods. This kind of consistent running is generally beneficial for mechanical components such as the braking system, where calipers and discs suffer from corrosion when a vehicle is parked for long durations, and for the 12 volt battery, which degrades faster under irregular charging cycles. The mileage is high enough to warrant attention to wear items, but not excessive enough to suggest overwork of the drivetrain. Given the clean MOT history and the absence of recorded advisories, a prospective buyer should still conduct a focused physical inspection appropriate to an eleven year old vehicle approaching the 90,000 mile threshold. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, a common age-driven failure even when tread depth remains legal, and the spare or inflation kit should be checked for serviceability. The braking system should be inspected for disc lipping and pad wear, particularly given the cumulative mileage, and a road test should be undertaken to confirm straight line stability and absence of pulling under braking, which could indicate sticking calipers or worn suspension components. Cold starts should be observed for excessive smoke or rough running, and a visual check carried out underneath for any signs of fluid seepage from the engine, transmission, or steering rack. Finally, calendar based servicing items merit particular attention even where MOT results appear favourable. The engine coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox lubricant (where applicable) all degrade with time regardless of mileage and may be overdue if servicing has been intermittent. The timing chain and auxiliary drive belt on the 1.2 litre Ford engine should be confirmed as replaced within manufacturer intervals, and the condition of the exhaust system, including the catalytic converter and rear silencer, should be inspected for corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely exposure to winter road conditions. Interior and exterior trim, door seals, and headlamp lenses are also worth examining for signs of UV degradation, and a diagnostic scan for stored fault codes would be prudent to verify the integrity of the engine management and emissions systems, which an MOT does not comprehensively evaluate.