2013 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · LD63 DHV

The 2013 Ford Ka presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 July 2025 at 148,855 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2023 to 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failure on 1 May 2023 at 120,530 miles, which the record shows with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-based fail. Mileage progression shows a clean but unusual pattern for a 13-year-old car. The 11 April 2022 test at 64,723 miles implies the vehicle covered only modest distance in its first nine years, averaging under 7,200 miles annually. From April 2022 to May 2023 the odometer jumped by over 55,800 miles, then settled to roughly 12,000 to 16,000 miles per year through 2025. This late-life high-use phase points to a change of owner or role around 2022 rather than neglect in early life. No advisories appear across the available history, so the record gives no direct warning on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity underneath, given the age and the heavy mileage gained after 2022. Check for exhaust emissions compliance, binding calipers, and tyre condition despite the clean tests, as consumable wear develops between annual inspections. The absence of recurring faults indicates previous keepers addressed issues before each test or the car wore lightly until 2022. Given the 148,855-mile total and the recent clean pass, the Ka is mechanically credible, but a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to confirm no hidden rust or worn drivetrain components.