2009 Ford KA 1.2L Diesel · T15 PAO

The most recent MOT on 8 September 2023 recorded a fail at 142,618 miles with no defects listed, leaving the car's present roadworthiness unverified and the test now nearly three years stale against today's date. Earlier entries show a pass on 13 September 2022 at 135,579 miles and a pass on 11 August 2021 at 128,481 miles, preceded by a fail logged on 12 September 2022 at 135,576 miles also showing no defects. The recorded history displays no mechanical advisories across five tests, yet two fails without stated reasons indicate sporadic compliance rather than a documented worsening of condition. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 17 year old vehicle. The December 2020 test at 126,552 miles and the August 2021 pass at 128,481 miles captured only 1,929 miles in eight months, a light running phase. From August 2021 to September 2022 the odometer advanced 7,095 miles, then a further 7,039 miles to the September 2023 fail at 142,618 miles, equating to roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year. The consecutive September 2022 tests one day apart show a 3 mile increase, confirming the rapid retest involved negligible road use. A buyer must treat the absent defect records with caution and commission an independent inspection of core components. Ford Ka models of this age commonly develop degraded suspension bushes, fractured coil springs and underside corrosion even when MOT logs appear clean. The supplied records list no binding calipers or worn brake discs, but brake condition, exhaust emissions and tyre tread should be physically verified. Given the 2023 fail carries no recorded rationale, the purchaser should obtain the DVSA failure sheet and examine structural integrity and subframe rust before committing. The lapsed MOT means the vehicle cannot legally be driven without a fresh test.