2013 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · AF63 OTX

A 2013 Ford Ka showing 79,144 miles carries an unusually clean DVSA record across its recent history. Five tests are logged between 2022 and 2025, with the most recent pass on 27 May 2025 recording no advisories or defects, and the two prior annual passes on 28 May 2024 and 1 June 2022 following the same clean pattern. The only blemish is a failed test on 31 May 2023, immediately followed by a pass on the same date with no defects recorded, suggesting an isolated issue that was rectified on the day or via a pre-booked retest. With four consecutive advisories-free results, the recorded trend points strongly towards stable roadworthiness rather than any developing pattern of wear or deterioration. Mileage accumulation over the vehicle's thirteen-year life averages around 6,088 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a small city-oriented Ford Ka of this era. Annualised MOT-recorded mileage points to consistent, moderate use rather than long periods of inactivity or unusually high motorway mileage, which is mechanically favourable for components such as the cooling system, brakes, and rubber suspension bushes that tend to deteriorate faster on cars that sit unused. While the pre-2022 mileage gaps in the presented record limit visibility of earlier accumulation rates, the pattern of passing tests consecutively without advisories suggests the car has been in regular, sensible use. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged components on the MOT record means a physical inspection must focus on items that commonly affect Ka models of this age and mileage, even where not formally recorded. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the Ka is known for worn anti-roll bar drop links and front strut top mount wear; steering vagueness or uneven tyre wear on the inner or outer edges can also indicate worn wishbone bushes. Check the rear drum brakes for binding or uneven pull, and feel for any vibration or judder through the brake pedal which can point to warped front discs. Inspect the underside for any surface corrosion on subframe and suspension components, particularly around the rear axle and brake pipe runs, as the Ka's relatively thin underbody coatings can deteriorate with age even without it being flagged at MOT. Pop the bonnet and look for oil residue around the cam cover gasket and the oil filter housing, both of which are known weep points on this engine family, and check the coolant level for any signs of mayonnaise-like residue around the cap suggesting head gasket concerns. Verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after start-up, the cooling fan cycles correctly, and the clutch action remains light and progressive without slipping under acceleration, as clutch wear is a frequent cause of replacement on high-mileage examples of this model.