2011 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · WF11 KFW

The 2011 Ford Ka passed its most recent MOT on November 25, 2025, at 100,046 miles, confirming its current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend, however, indicates a worsening pattern of deferred upkeep. The vehicle failed the preceding week on November 18, 2025, due to parking brake inefficiency and an inoperative offside rear parking brake. The owner rectified these immediate failures to achieve a pass, yet the tester still flagged a corroded offside seat belt anchorage and deteriorating tyres, demonstrating a tendency to ignore underlying structural and consumable wear. Accumulating 100,046 miles over 15 years equates to roughly 6,670 miles annually, a typical figure for a small city car. The record shows consistent accumulation without significant gaps. Between November 2023 at 92,406 miles and November 2024 at 97,153 miles, the Ka covered 4,747 miles. The following year, up to the November 2025 test at 100,046 miles, it traveled just 2,893 miles. This recent drop in annual mileage often leads to corrosion-related issues, as standing vehicles suffer from seized components and moisture retention rather than wear from active use. A buyer must inspect the vehicle's structural integrity and braking system closely. The recurring advisories regarding the rear sub-frame corrosion and the offside seat belt anchorage corrosion demand a thorough underside inspection to verify structural soundness has not worsened since the November 2025 pass. Suspension components have required repeated attention; the tester flagged worn rear shock absorber bushes in both 2024 tests, and the November 2023 test noted lift in both front top mounts. The braking system also raises concerns, with a worn nearside front brake disc noted in 2023 and insecure brake cables flagged in both 2023 and 2024. Finally, check the condition of the offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre, as both appeared on the most recent test, indicating consumable neglect.