2009 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · VC09 ALC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent MOT on 9 April 2026 at 103,865 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of failing immediately before a successful retest. The failure on 8 April 2026 occurred just four miles prior to the pass, and the failure on 31 March 2025 suggests that the owner addresses specific defects only when prompted by the testing process rather than performing preventative maintenance to avoid mechanical failure. The mileage profile is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,110 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between April 2024 and March 2025, where the car covered 2,272 miles, followed by a sharp increase of 20,682 miles in the final year leading up to the 2026 test. This sudden surge in usage puts higher-than-average wear on components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components compared to the low overall mileage figure. Despite the clean sheets on the most recent passing tests, a physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis. Ford Ka models of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches which can often go unnoticed until structural damage becomes significant. The buyer should also check for signs of binding calipers and inspect the condition of aged rubber components, as the recent high-mileage period has likely accelerated the degradation of a system that is already nearing two decades of use.