2009 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · J3 KET

The 2009 Ford Ka presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 61,871 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 22 October 2024 at 60,569 miles confirms no outstanding advisories or mechanical concerns across the latest two cycles. Recorded mileage sits at 61,871 against an age of roughly seventeen years, equating to about 3,639 miles per year. The Ka covered only 1,264 miles between the March 2022 test at 54,279 miles and the July 2023 test at 60,305 miles, then added just 264 miles to October 2024 and a further 1,302 miles to October 2025. This low, uneven accumulation implies extended standing periods rather than daily use, though the sparse history shows no fails on mechanical grounds; the 22 October 2024 failure carries no defects and likely reflected an administrative or presentational issue at the test centre. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and low-mileage dormancy, as standing invites seized brake calipers and tyre sidewall degradation unseen in the records. The DVSA data flags no recurring faults, yet the absence of advisories across five years of testing suggests either diligent upkeep or cursory examinations; verify brake disc condition and exhaust integrity on the ramp. Pre-purchase checks ought to confirm the 2024 failure cause and validate odometer consistency with service stamps. Low mileage has preserved the drivetrain, but age-related rust on sills and suspension mounts remains the principal risk the MOT trail does not document.