2007 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · DE07 NPF

The 2007 Ford Ka shows a concerning roadworthiness trend that is not improving. The most recent test on 21 December 2023 at 82,820 miles resulted in a failure with no defects formally recorded, repeating a pattern seen at earlier tests. Combined with failures on 3 January 2023 and 13 December 2021, both at 79,653 and 76,878 miles respectively, the vehicle failed three times yet passed clean on adjacent dates with zero advisories logged. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than resolved mechanical faults, and the trend is stagnant rather than worsening or correcting. Recorded mileage stands at 82,820 against an age of nineteen years, averaging roughly 4,359 miles per year. The gap between the 16 December 2021 pass at 76,878 miles and the 3 January 2023 retest at 79,653 miles shows only 2,775 miles added in over twelve months. A further 3,167 miles accrued by the December 2023 failure. Low annual use implies long stationary periods, which commonly accelerate rubber perishing, brake caliper seizing, and underbody corrosion even where the tester logged no defects. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for structural rust given the vehicle's age and low-use profile. The repeated failures with no recorded defects mean DVSA data offers no mechanical reassurance. Examine brake discs and calipers for binding after standing, and check exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall condition for age-related degradation. Given the three failed tests and absent advisories, previous owners likely presented the car without addressing underlying faults or used partial retests to pass. Commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and drivetrain before purchase.