2009 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · FN09 BVS

The 2009 Ford Ka presents a strong and stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 19 February 2026 at 84,821 miles with zero defects recorded. That same day also shows a failed test at 84,820 miles with no defects noted, which typically indicates a retest following a minor rectification or an administrative anomaly rather than a significant mechanical failure. The broader record is consistently clean, with passes on 19 February 2025 at 78,922 miles, 28 February 2024 at 72,513 miles, and 17 January 2023 at 70,222 miles, all free of advisories or failures. This pattern suggests a vehicle that has been maintained to a competent standard with no recurring mechanical or structural issues flagged by successive testers. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. Between the January 2023 test at 70,222 miles and the February 2026 test at 84,821 miles, the Ka covered just 14,599 miles over approximately three years, averaging around 4,866 miles per year. The annual intervals between tests are regular and the mileage progression is steady, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps that might indicate a rolled-back odometer or prolonged periods of disuse. Low annual mileage can preserve consumables and structural components, though extended sitting can also lead to perished rubber suspension bushes, deteriorated brake seals, and moisture ingress into fluid systems. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage city cars like the Ka are prone to corrosion on inner wheel arches, sills, and subframes, particularly around mounting points and drain holes. Suspension components such as front lower arm bushes, rear beam bushes, and shock absorbers should be checked for perishing, even if no play was detected under the relatively gentle loading conditions of an MOT. Brake calipers can bind on vehicles used predominantly for short trips, so a road test should include sustained braking to confirm even heat dissipation and no pulling. The exhaust system and catalytic converter deserve close attention. Repeated cold starts and low-speed urban driving can cause moisture accumulation inside the silencer, accelerating internal rust that may not yet affect emissions readings. Fluid levels, including brake fluid age and coolant condition, should be verified, as infrequent use can mask degradation that regular longer journeys would otherwise reveal. Overall, the data paints a picture of a well-kept, lightly used supermini, but the physical inspection must confirm that the clean paperwork translates into genuine structural and mechanical integrity beneath the surface.