2009 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · LB09 VWW

The 2009 Ford Ka presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 20 July 2023 at 70,739 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle cleared its annual examination without advisories on structural integrity, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions. Prior to that clean result the car failed twice on administrative grounds rather than mechanical fault, which we address below. Recorded mileage sits at 70,739 against an age of roughly seventeen years, equating to about 4,161 miles per year and confirming light use for the period. The log shows 59,251 miles on 10 July 2021, 64,993 at the 18 July 2022 pass, and 70,739 by 20 July 2023, a steady annual climb near 5,700 miles with no abrupt accumulation. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean apart from two pre-pass failures dated 18 July 2023 at 70,737 miles and 15 July 2022 at 64,980 miles, both listing no defects; this pattern suggests the owner booked tests early then immediately retested, likely for paperwork or minor non-recorded items rather than neglected wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of corrosion on sills and subframes given the low standing mileage and 2009 build, as moisture ingress from disuse accelerates structural rust unseen by the tester. Check coil springs and suspension arms for perishing, and confirm brake calipers are free given the car's long idle spells between short journeys. The absence of advisories across five years implies basic upkeep was maintained, yet the twin failed-then-passed sequences hint the keeper treated MOTs casually rather than pre-checking the vehicle.