2019 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · DF19 YWH

A clean MOT record across five consecutive annual tests demonstrates consistent roadworthiness for this 2019 Ford Ka, with the most recent examination on 22 January 2026 resulting in a pass and no advisories or defects recorded whatsoever. The pattern is identical going back to its first test in June 2022, with every subsequent annual assessment through 2023, 2024, and 2025 also returning a clean pass with no items flagged. There is no recorded advisory history on brake components, suspension linkages, exhaust systems, tyres, corrosion, or any other inspection category, which indicates that nothing has yet worn to the threshold of examiner concern. The absence of any recorded failures, refusals, or advisory notes means there is no specific component trend in the DVSA file to predict future wear or to use as a focal point for inspection. The mileage profile is unusually low for a seven-year-old vehicle, with the odometer showing just 13,774 miles, equating to an average accumulation of roughly 1,968 miles per year over the vehicle's life. The gap between the first recorded test in June 2022 and the latest in January 2026 spans roughly three and a half years, during which time the vehicle covered only a modest mileage and was clearly in regular but light use rather than active daily driving. Such low annual mileage means the engine, gearbox, clutch, and drivetrain have experienced minimal mechanical cycling, which preserves internal component life but also raises the prospect of seals, gaskets, and rubber components hardening or perishing through underuse rather than wearing out through service. The MOT testing cadence has been reasonably maintained, with no multi-year gaps suggesting the vehicle was laid up off-road, which is reassuring from a corrosion and standing-degradation perspective. Because the MOT file itself contains no advisories or defects, there is no recorded component to chase directly, so a prospective buyer must instead approach the test drive as a baseline confirmation of overall mechanical integrity rather than a check on known flagged items. On inspection, particular attention should be given to the suspension, as light use combined with age can lead to corrosion seizing the front strut cartridges or the rear axle bushings on small Ford platforms, and any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces would warrant closer examination. The brake system should be checked for binding or seized calipers, a common issue on low-mileage city cars where the sliding mechanisms seize due to infrequent operation, which would manifest as uneven pulling under braking or a grabbing sensation at low speed. The exhaust should be inspected visually for surface corrosion at the mounting points and joints, as seven years of road exposure can degrade mild steel components even when mileage is low, and a rattle on start-up or at idle could indicate a perished mounting or internal baffle failure. Tyre condition warrants close physical inspection, as the existing tyres may be original or several years old due to the low mileage, and aged rubber can lose elasticity and grip even with deep tread remaining. Look for cracking in the sidewalls, uneven shoulder wear suggesting alignment or suspension geometry issues, and check the general condition of the wheel rims for kerbing damage. The engine bay should be examined for signs of perished hoses, brittle rubber components, and any evidence of oil or coolant leaks that may have developed from seals drying out through light use. A thorough test drive should include evaluating the steering for any vagueness, knocking through the column on full lock, or roughness from the electric power assistance system, as well as listening for any timing chain rattle on cold start which can develop in low-mileage engines. Finally, confirming recent service history including oil and filter changes is important, as low annual mileage does not eliminate the need for time-based fluid and filter replacement to preserve long-term engine and transmission health.