2013 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · LR63 XEP

A 2013 Ford Ka with this MOT history presents a notably clean roadworthiness profile, with five consecutive passes recorded and zero advisories or defects noted across the available testing history. The most recent test on 10 November 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken trend of clean outcomes stretching back to September 2021. For a thirteen-year-old city car, the absence of any flagged wear items across half a decade of annual testing is genuinely unusual and indicates that the vehicle has either been exceptionally well-maintained or, more likely, has seen very limited use that simply has not yet generated the kind of component degradation typically captured at MOT inspection. Either way, the mechanical story here is one of consistency rather than deterioration. The recorded mileage of 42,581 miles against a thirteen-year age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 3,275 miles, which is considerably below the national average and well under what would be expected for a small, practical hatchback. There are no apparent gaps in the annual MOT testing sequence, suggesting the vehicle has remained taxed and in use throughout, but the low mileage points strongly toward short urban journeys rather than sustained motorway use. Mechanically, this usage pattern is a double-edged consideration. On one hand, major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox, and engine internals will have seen minimal wear, and items like the exhaust system, brake discs, and suspension bushes are unlikely to have been stressed by sustained high-mileage degradation. On the other hand, low-mileage urban use tends to produce short journeys that prevent the engine and exhaust from reaching full operating temperature, which can accelerate underboned corrosion, promote oil contamination, and lead to premature ageing of rubber components and seals that would otherwise be protected by regular thermal cycling. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any recorded advisories means there is no specific component flagged for close inspection, but the low-mileage profile warrants particular attention to areas that suffer from underuse rather than wear. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocks or clonks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as a Ka that has spent long periods parked can develop corrosion in the front suspension arms and bushes that may not yet be severe enough to fail but can produce audible warning signs. Check the steering for any vagueness or knocking on full lock, which could indicate worn tie bar or anti-roll bar link bushes. Inspect the exhaust system visually for surface rust, paying attention to the front pipe and catalytic converter area, and listen for any blowing or rattling on start-up from cold. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive; any sponginess or judder under braking would warrant investigation of the calipers and discs, which on a low-mileage car may have developed surface corrosion rather than worn through. Finally, check all fluids carefully, particularly the engine oil, which on a short-journey car can present as thick and black on the dipstick, and verify that the cooling system has been refreshed, as prolonged low-temperature running can lead to internal corrosion that is not visible externally. Given the clean MOT record, this Ka warrants a careful physical inspection and a thorough test drive rather than reliance on the test history alone.