2006 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · RY56 PBV

The 2006 Ford Ka presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 20 January 2022 at 100,971 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean result, combined with four other consecutive passes dating back to 2018, indicates a consistent pattern of compliance with minimum safety standards. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures flagged across the available record. The mileage accumulation tells a notably conservative story. Between the May 2018 test at 90,250 miles and the January 2022 test at 100,971 miles, the vehicle covered just 10,721 miles over approximately three years and eight months. That equates to roughly 2,900 miles annually, well below the already low average of approximately 5,049 miles per year calculated over the vehicle's full lifespan. A gap exists between the September 2020 pass at 98,996 miles and the January 2022 pass at 100,971 miles, during which only 1,975 miles were added over seventeen months. This suggests prolonged periods of limited use or storage, which can introduce its own concerns despite the low overall mileage. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should inspect the vehicle carefully for issues associated with long stationary periods. Tyres may show age-related cracking or uneven wear from infrequent use, even if tread depth remains legal. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for surface corrosion and binding, as short journeys and standing time accelerate these problems. The exhaust system and underbody warrant close inspection for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections. Suspension components, including bushes and dampers, may have deteriorated from age rather than mileage. The absence of advisories or failures across five consecutive tests is a strong positive indicator. However, the record ends in January 2022, meaning the vehicle has not been tested in over four years. A fresh pre-purchase inspection is essential to verify that corrosion, fluid deterioration, and component fatigue have not progressed beyond acceptable limits during this gap.