2011 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · BD11 EFO

The 2011 Ford Ka presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 December 2025 at 106,836 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry available, sitting roughly six and a half months before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the certificate is still valid but approaching its first anniversary. The pattern across the full history is one of consistent, trouble-free compliance. Both the 2024 and 2023 test cycles show a fail followed by a pass on the same recorded mileage, which typically indicates a same-day or next-day retest after addressing a minor issue, yet no defects appear on any of the five entries. This suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a standard where rectification work, when needed, was swift and effective, with no recurring or lingering faults. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the December 2023 pass at 92,732 miles and the December 2025 pass at 106,836 miles, the Ka covered 14,104 miles across roughly two years, equating to approximately 7,052 miles per annum. That figure aligns closely with the lifetime average of around 7,122 miles per year derived from the total recorded distance. There are no dramatic gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings that would suggest long periods of disuse or unusually intensive use. The record is clean and consistent, with no anomalies in the mileage progression that would raise concern about clocking or irregular servicing intervals. Despite the unblemished MOT history, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. A clean MOT record confirms the vehicle met minimum legal standards at the time of each test but does not guarantee the current condition of wear items such as tyres, brake discs, pads, suspension bushes, and exhaust components, all of which deteriorate between annual tests. On a Ka of this age and mileage, particular attention should be paid to the underside for corrosion, especially around suspension mounting points, sills, and the exhaust system, as these are common deterioration points on small city cars that may encounter potholes and road salt. The front suspension lower arms and anti-roll bar links deserve close scrutiny, along with the condition of the brake calipers for any sign of binding, a frequent issue on this model. A short road test is advisable to check for clutch engagement smoothness, gearbox synchromesh, and any unusual drivetrain vibrations that a static inspection might miss. The Ka's compact dimensions and urban-oriented specification mean it may have experienced frequent stop-start driving, so assessing the condition of the clutch, starter motor, and battery under load is worthwhile. Overall, the MOT record paints a picture of a well-kept, regularly used small car with no documented structural or mechanical failures, making it a low-risk proposition provided a standard pre-purchase inspection confirms the current condition matches the paper trail.