2003 Ford KA 1.6L Petrol · PF03 ASV

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness status following a failure in its most recent test on 16 September 2025 at 75,103 miles. While the car maintained a clean passing record between 2022 and 2024, the recent failure suggests a developing mechanical or emissions issue that has not been rectified. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the vehicle moved from a defect-free pass to a failure within a year of the previous successful test, despite the low annual mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,265 miles per year. Between October 2022 and September 2025, the car covered only 5,471 miles, indicating a pattern of very light use or long periods of inactivity. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it use often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based parts such as suspension bushes, perished hoses, and brake lines. The lack of significant accumulation between the 2022 failure and the 2022 pass suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for months between tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to identify the specific cause of the 2025 failure, as the record does not detail the recorded defects. Given the age of the Ford Ka, priority should be placed on checking the structural integrity sills, wheel arches, and floorpan, where corrosion is common in this model. Inspect the braking system for seized calipers or rusted discs, which frequently occur on low-mileage vehicles that sit. Additionally, check for cracks in suspension components and perished seals to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying failure due to age-related decay.