2014 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SC63 NWA

The most recent DVSA examination for this 2014 Ford Ka was conducted on 22 October 2025, at which the vehicle achieved a pass outcome with no defects, advisories, or failure items recorded. Looking back through the available history, the car has achieved a clean pass at every annual test since 2021, covering five consecutive examinations without any flagged items. The absence of advisories across the most recent records indicates that components such as the braking system, tyres, suspension, exhaust, lighting, and structural elements were all deemed compliant at the time of testing, suggesting a stable and consistent maintenance profile rather than any emerging downward trend in roadworthiness. With a recorded mileage of 83,670 against an age of approximately twelve years, this Ford Ka has covered roughly 6,972 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a small urban vehicle of its age. There are no significant gaps or unusually rapid accumulation evident within the MOT record intervals, suggesting regular if modest use rather than extended periods of standing or sustained long-distance driving. This kind of mixed usage tends to be mechanically kinder than either extreme: the vehicle is being driven often enough to keep lubricants circulating, the battery maintained, and internal components freed from the corrosive effects of inactivity, while not accumulating mileage at a rate that would prematurely wear the clutch, engine, or drivetrain. Given the clean MOT history, attention should shift toward age and time-based degradation rather than any specific flagged defects. Twelve-year-old tyres can suffer from sidewall perishing and dry rot even when tread depth remains acceptable, so a physical inspection of the sidewalls for hairline cracking is worthwhile, and any tyres over six years old should be replaced regardless of remaining tread. Similarly, brake discs can develop surface corrosion and calipers can begin to bind from infrequent or light use, so during a test drive listen for any scraping, grinding, or pulling to one side under braking. The exhaust system, including mounting rubbers and the rear silencer, is also vulnerable to corrosion from within over this kind of service life, and a tap underneath the vehicle with a rubber mallet can reveal rotted sections. Other practical checks relevant to a vehicle of this standing include verifying the condition of the 12 volt battery, which on a twelve year old car will likely be approaching the end of its service life and could leave the buyer stranded; testing the air conditioning system, as prolonged disuse can lead to seal failure and refrigerant loss; and confirming that major service items have been addressed on a calendar basis, including engine coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox oil, all of which degrade with time regardless of mileage. Finally, inspect the underside and wheel arches for any signs of corrosion bubbling around suspension mounting points, the rear axle beam, and sill edges, as these are common areas of concern on older Ford Ka models and warrant close physical examination even when the MOT record itself remains unblemished.