2014 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · ML14 CCF

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 4 July 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded, which is the most favourable outcome available and suggests the car was presented in a roadworthy condition at the time of test. Looking back through the available DVSA history, the trend is broadly stable, with a pass recorded in 2023, another in 2024, and a further pass in 2025. The only anomaly is the failure recorded on 2 July 2025, just two days before the subsequent pass. This pattern is strongly indicative of a presentation failure where the vehicle was not quite ready for test, followed by rapid remedial work and a re-test. While this is not unusual and does not necessarily indicate underlying mechanical concern, it does suggest that minor faults may have been addressed shortly before the final assessment, and a prospective buyer should not assume the car is perfect simply because the latest record is clean. With 89,810 miles recorded on a 2014 Ford Ka, the annual usage works out at roughly 7,484 miles per year, which is a reasonable and unremarkable figure for a small city-oriented vehicle of this age. There is nothing in the mileage progression to suggest excessive motorway mileage or, conversely, prolonged periods of standing idle. That said, the underlying chassis and engine components will still have accrued twelve years of general wear, and consumable items such as suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and pads, and the timing belt or chain service items will be approaching or already due for replacement purely on age grounds regardless of the miles covered. Given the clean advisory history but the modest pre-test failure, a physical inspection is strongly advised. On a test drive, listen for suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, as worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and strut top mounts are common on a Ka of this age. Check for uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inner edges, which can point to worn suspension geometry or ageing bushes. With the brake system, test for shudder or pulsation under firm pedal pressure, which suggests warped front discs, and listen for any grinding or squealing that may indicate pad wear close to the minimum or a binding caliper. Because the MOT history shows no advisories, there is no specific recorded component flagged as imminent, so any concerns found on inspection would be maintenance items that have simply not yet manifested as test failures. Finally, attention should be paid to age-related deterioration that MOT testing does not necessarily cover. Inspect all four tyres for sidewall cracking or perishing, which is common on older rubber even with adequate tread depth, and consider replacement if any crazing is visible. Check the 12V battery, as original units will be well beyond their typical service life and prone to cold-start failure. Examine the underside and wheel arches for any surface corrosion, particularly around suspension components and the exhaust system, which can degrade from road salt exposure over twelve winters. Verify the service book stamps to confirm that the cambelt or timing chain, coolant, brake fluid, and automatic or manual transmission oil have been changed at the manufacturer-recommended intervals, as calendar-based fluid degradation can compromise braking performance and cooling efficiency even where mechanical wear remains acceptable. A compression check or at minimum an oil analysis would be worthwhile given the accumulated mileage, and a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified independent technician is recommended before committing to purchase.