2006 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · GV06 OYD

The roadworthiness of this Ford Ka remains uncertain due to the lack of a current MOT. The most recent recorded test on 18 October 2023 at 57,126 miles resulted in a failure with no specific defects listed, and the vehicle has not undergone a test for nearly three years. Given the current date of July 2026, the car is significantly out of test, which suggests it may have been left stationary for an extended period or is being neglected regarding legal road compliance. The vehicle exhibits exceptionally low mileage for a twenty-year-old car, averaging approximately 2,856 miles per year. Between August 2020 and August 2022, the car covered 6,207 miles, indicating a pattern of short-distance use. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts and stagnant braking systems. The gap of 3,350 miles between the August 2022 and 2023 tests further supports the conclusion that this vehicle is used infrequently. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, as older Ford models are prone to significant corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans. Because the car has likely sat for years, check for seized brake calipers, perished brake hoses, and rusted brake discs. Inspect also for perished suspension bushes and old tyres, which fail due to age and oxidation rather than tread wear. Without a recent MOT certificate to verify the state of the exhaust emissions and lighting system, the vehicle represents a high-risk purchase.