2018 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · PF18 ADV

The 2018 Ford Ka presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 23 May 2025 at 57,071 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with every annual examination either passing or failing on administrative grounds rather than mechanical fault. The two failure entries, dated 22 May 2025 at 57,071 miles and 6 June 2023 at 37,879 miles, carry no recorded defects, indicating the vehicle was rejected for reasons outside the standard roadworthiness criteria such as documentation or test procedure rather than for worn tyres, corroded structures, or failing brakes. Annual mileage sits at a modest 7,134 miles given the car's eight-year age, with the record showing 37,879 miles at the June 2023 test, 48,645 miles by June 2024, and 57,071 miles by May 2025. This equates to roughly 10,000 miles in the first interval and 8,400 in the second, both consistent with light private use and no sudden accumulation that would accelerate wear on suspension bushes, drivetrain joints, or brake discs. The data is sparse and clean, showing no advisories for exhaust emissions, coil springs, or binding calipers across any entry. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the Ka's age and Ford's known susceptibility to chassis rust in damp climates. Though the tester logged no advisories, the absence of flagged wear on items such as flexible brake hoses and track rod ends does not confirm their condition, only that they passed at test thresholds. The repeated zero-defect failures suggest previous owners attended tests without addressing minor consumables proactively, so verify wiper blade condition and tyre tread depth before purchase. Given the clean pass on 23 May 2025, the vehicle sits within a valid test cycle and requires no immediate statutory action. The low yearly mileage implies lighter mechanical loading, yet standing periods between use can degrade rubber components and promote seizing in brake calipers. A pre-purchase check should confirm the suspension operates without knocking and the exhaust mounts remain secure.