2009 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · FP09 CVX

The 2009 Ford Ka presents a stable and highly reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean bill of health at its most recent examination. On 27 June 2025 at 39,273 miles, the tester recorded zero defects, confirming the vehicle met all roadworthiness standards without any advisories. This follows a pattern of consistent, defect-free passes stretching back to 2022, demonstrating a well-maintained mechanical condition with no recurring faults or escalating issues. The vehicle currently sits in excellent structural and mechanical standing according to official DVSA records. The recorded mileage indicates exceptionally light use for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,310 miles annually. Between the 28 April 2022 test at 36,058 miles and the 27 April 2023 test at 37,334 miles, the Ka covered just 1,276 miles. This dropped further to 1,161 miles over the following year, and only 778 miles between May 2024 and June 2025. Such low annual mileage often points to short, local journeys rather than long periods of stagnation, though the slight anomaly of a failed test immediately followed by a pass on the same day in April 2023 suggests a minor initial fault was rectified promptly before the retest. Despite the pristine MOT history, a physical inspection remains essential to verify the condition of perishable components that MOTs do not always capture. Low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from deteriorated rubber suspension bushes and perished tyre sidewalls due to age rather than wear. A buyer should closely examine the undercarriage for structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and subframes, as short trips prevent the car from reaching optimal operating temperature, accelerating moisture buildup. Checking the brake discs for surface rust and ensuring the calipers are not binding from prolonged stationary periods will also confirm the true mechanical condition beyond the test station ramps.