2007 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · RF57 AFZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on July 16, 2025 at 49,972 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful retests. The failures in June 2025 and April 2024 suggest that the owner addresses specific defects only when prompted by the DVSA tester, rather than performing preventative maintenance to avoid failure before the test. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,630 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between the December 2022 test at 48,985 miles and the April 2024 test at 49,525 miles, representing only 540 miles covered over over sixteen months. This pattern of use suggests the car sits stationary for long periods. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, stationary storage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components, fluid acidity, and surface corrosion. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as this era of Ford Ka is prone to rust in the wheel arches and sills. Given the low mileage and long stationary periods, check the brake system for perished hoses or seized calipers that occur from lack of use. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or dry rot, as the age-related degradation affects these parts more than mileage does in low-use vehicles.