2014 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · LC63 MHO

A Ford Ka from 2014 with this mileage profile presents an unusually clean DVSA history, with all four recorded MOT tests over the past three years passing cleanly with zero advisories recorded against the vehicle. The 2026 test on 21 January resulted in a pass with no defects, mirroring the same outcome at the 2025 and 2024 examinations. The presence of paired pass and fail entries on consecutive days in both 2025 and 2026 is a standard administrative pattern, almost certainly reflecting a vehicle that initially failed on a minor presentation issue such as a bulb or similar easily rectified item, was repaired, and then re-submitted the following day with a clean pass. There is no mechanical deterioration visible in the test record, no advisory creep on suspension, braking, corrosion, or exhaust components, and no pattern of recurring concerns that would suggest chronic wear or neglect. With 56,779 miles accumulated over roughly twelve years, this Ka is running at approximately 4,700 miles annually, which sits well below the typical mileage expectation for a vehicle of this age and class. The MOT record shows continuous annual testing from 2024 through 2026 with no gaps, indicating the car has remained in regular use and on the road rather than being laid up. Low annual mileage of this nature generally means reduced wear on major drivetrain components, the clutch, and high-cycle items, although it can allow for surface corrosion on brake discs, deterioration of rubber components through age rather than use, and stale fluids. The consistency of the testing pattern, combined with the modest mileage progression between tests, supports a usage profile of light, regular short journeys rather than extended periods of standing. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories over three consecutive tests is encouraging but does mean there is no specific component history to interrogate further. A physical inspection should therefore focus on areas commonly affected on a Ka of this vintage regardless of MOT outcome, particularly the rear axle and suspension bushes, the front wishbone and anti-roll bar drop links, and the condition of the coil springs which can fracture on this model with age. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly at low speed over speed humps, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering which could indicate worn tie rod ends or rack deterioration. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive without excessive travel, and any judder under braking on this low-mileage car would be consistent with corroded discs rather than pad wear, warranting measurement of disc thickness and possibly a machined or replacement set. The 1.2-litre Duratec petrol engine fitted to this generation Ka is generally robust, but the buyer should still satisfy themselves on standard service items. On start-up from cold, listen for any timing chain rattle or tappet tick which can develop with age even on low-mileage examples, and check for any blue smoke from the exhaust which would suggest valve stem oil seal deterioration. The cooling system, coolant hoses, and water pump should be inspected for any signs of weeping, and the condition of the auxiliary drive belt examined for cracking. Given the clean MOT record and modest mileage, a well-maintained example should provide reasonable continued service, but the relatively low annual mileage means age-related rubber deterioration in the cooling system, suspension, and engine ancillaries is the more probable concern than outright wear on mechanical components.