2009 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · GL58 CYP

The 2009 Ford Ka presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent MOT test conducted on January 30, 2023, at a recorded mileage of 62,838. The vehicle passed this latest inspection with zero defects recorded, showing an immediate resolution to the failure recorded just two days prior on January 28, 2023. This pattern of a failure immediately followed by a pass also occurred during the January 14, 2022 test at 56,497 miles, where an initial failure preceded a clean pass on the exact same day. These repeated same-day or rapid rectifications imply minor administrative test failures, re-tests for simple items like blown bulbs, or immediate remedial adjustments rather than deep-seated mechanical neglect. The mileage accumulation sits at a low average of roughly 3,696 miles per year over its seventeen-year lifespan, totalling 62,838 miles. Between the January 2022 test at 56,497 miles and the January 2023 test at 62,838 miles, the vehicle covered 6,341 miles, which represents a normal annual usage rate for a city car. However, the lack of recorded MOT tests between January 2023 and the current date in July 2026 means the vehicle has gone roughly three and a half years without a logged DVSA test. This significant test gap suggests the car may have been laid up, SORNed, or poorly maintained during recent years, requiring careful verification of its current mechanical fitness. A physical inspection must prioritize checking for corrosion on the sills, floor pans, and suspension mountings, as 2009 Ford Ka models are notoriously prone to structural rust due to water traps. While the sparse MOT history shows zero advisory notes regarding brake discs, pads, or suspension bushes, low annual mileage combined with an extended period off the road often leads to seized brake calipers, perished rubber bushes, and degraded tyres. Buyers should inspect the underbody thoroughly for corrosion, check the exhaust system for rotting joints, and verify the health of the front suspension arms and coil springs before purchase.