2017 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · DF67 AEV

The 2017 Ford Ka presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 5 August 2025 at 32,635 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across five consecutive annual tests from 14 September 2021 to August 2025, the vehicle cleared each examination without advisories. This unbroken pass record shows no worsening faults and suggests the previous keeper maintained statutory compliance. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a nine-year-old car. The odometer advanced from 26,923 miles at the September 2021 test to 29,103 miles in October 2022, then 29,293 miles in October 2023, 29,599 miles in August 2024, and 32,635 miles by August 2025. That equates to roughly 3,600 miles per year overall, with a notable plateau between 2022 and 2024 where the car covered under 500 miles annually. Such low progression implies extended periods of storage, though the clean MOT history argues against skipped basic upkeep. No tester flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across the record. The absence of advisories does not exempt the buyer from physical verification of these items. A vehicle with intermittent use can develop perished rubber mounts or surface rust on chassis legs despite passing lighting and emissions checks. We recommend a workshop lift inspection of subframe integrity and brake caliper freedom before purchase. Previous owners maintained test cleanliness but the sparse mileage means consumable ageing outweighs wear mileage. Tyres may exhibit sidewall cracking from standing, and fluid intervals could lag despite low engine hours. A pre-purchase examination should prioritise hose condition and coolant viability alongside the unaffected MOT points.