2015 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · AF65 OKM

The vehicle presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend according to the official DVSA MOT history, with the most recent test on 5 June 2025 resulting in a pass and no defects or advisories recorded. It should be noted that a fail was also logged on the same date, but as no specific defects were recorded against this entry, it is likely an administrative anomaly, a retest, or a data entry irregularity rather than a genuine mechanical failure; the subsequent pass on the same day confirms roadworthiness. Across the available five-year MOT history spanning 2022 to 2025, the Ford Ka has consistently returned clean passes with no advisories, indicating that the vehicle has not exhibited any recurring patterns of wear or developing defects at the time of statutory testing. For a car of this age, an unbroken record of advisory-free passes is a positive indicator that the owner has addressed wear items proactively, or that the vehicle has experienced relatively light demand on its consumable components during the documented period. With 57,072 miles recorded over an 11-year service life, this Ford Ka is demonstrating notably low annual mileage of approximately 5,188 miles per year, which is well below the typical usage profile for a vehicle of its vintage. Low annual mileage of this nature can be interpreted in two ways; it may suggest predominantly short journeys and town driving, which places additional strain on components such as the exhaust system, oil, battery, and brake discs due to insufficient operating temperature and infrequent prolonged use, or it may indicate extended periods of standing or laid-up storage between uses. The MOT test dates themselves, spanning from July 2022 to June 2025, are broadly consistent with annual testing cadence, suggesting the vehicle has remained in active use rather than being stored for prolonged intervals, although the exact mileage gap between tests cannot be verified from the available data. Given the low recorded mileage and the clean MOT record, the prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on age- and time-related degradation rather than high-mileage wear items. The tyres warrant close scrutiny for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds deteriorate with calendar age regardless of tread depth, and a vehicle displaying minimal wear may still have tyres old enough to require replacement on safety grounds. Similarly, the brake discs and calipers should be examined for surface corrosion, pitting, and any evidence of caliper binding resulting from infrequent use, which can manifest as uneven braking, pulling to one side under light pedal pressure, or a tendency for the handbrake to feel reluctant to release. A thorough road test should include an assessment for any scraping or grinding noises from the brakes on first application after standing, as surface rust on the disc faces is normal but should quickly clear with use. Additional checks appropriate to this usage profile include a comprehensive inspection of the 12-volt battery, which can suffer internal degradation and reduced capacity when subjected to short trips and infrequent long charging cycles, potentially leading to starting difficulties in colder weather. Fluid condition should be verified regardless of mileage; brake fluid is hygroscopic and degrades on a time basis, typically requiring replacement every two to three years, while engine oil and coolant should be inspected for condition and age rather than purely mileage intervals. The exhaust system should be examined for surface corrosion and mounting integrity, as moisture accumulation from short journeys accelerates external rusting. Underbonnet checks for perished or leaking hoses, brittle wiring insulation, and the condition of ancillary drive belts are advisable, and the underside of the vehicle should ideally be inspected for any developing corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframe connections, and brake line routing. Verifying service history stamps and confirming the timing belt replacement interval, if applicable to this variant, would provide further reassurance regarding long-term mechanical integrity.