2017 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · WF17 AAJ

Across five consecutive DVSA test entries spanning 2021 through 2025, this 2017 Ford Ka has returned a pass at every examination with no advisories or defects recorded at any point. The most recent test on 21 August 2025 passed with a clean sheet, continuing what is now an unbroken five-year run of roadworthy outcomes against the documented test criteria. No component category has been flagged for attention in any of the records supplied, meaning there is no recurring wear pattern, no developing corrosion trend, and no brake, tyre, suspension, or lighting issue that has been formally noted by examiners across the available history. The mechanical narrative presented by the DVSA file is therefore one of consistent compliance with the minimum statutory standards over the testing window. The recorded mileage of 20,627 miles against a vehicle now in its ninth year translates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 2,290 miles, which is low for a car of this age. There is a gap in the testing history between the vehicle's registration in 2017 and the first recorded MOT in 2021, meaning the first four years of life are not directly evidenced in these files, although mileage at the 2021 test would clarify whether the early years involved heavy use or light running. The annual mileage between recorded tests appears broadly consistent rather than showing sudden jumps that might suggest long periods of standing followed by intensive use, which can be harsh on transmissions, brakes, and exhaust systems. Low overall mileage of this nature typically means that wear-related items such as brake friction material, tyres, and suspension bushes have accumulated relatively little mechanical stress, but it can also mean that items sensitive to age rather than use, including rubber components, seals, drive belts, and coolant hoses, may have aged without being exercised. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any advisory notes means there are no specific flagged components to target on inspection, so attention should focus on confirming that the underlying condition of the car matches the unblemished paperwork. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the Ka is known for wear in the front wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar links that would not yet have surfaced in advisories given the low mileage. Check for pulling under braking, which on a light, low-mileage car can indicate a seized or binding front brake caliper, and feel for vibration through the brake pedal that would suggest front disc lipping or warping from infrequent use. Inspect the underside for any surface corrosion on the suspension arms, subframe, and brake pipes, particularly around the rear arch seams and exhaust mounting area where age-related rust can develop regardless of mileage, and verify that the tyres are not perished or hardened on the sidewalls from age. Finally, examine the areas most exposed to standing-still degradation. Even with the favourable MOT record, low-mileage vehicles benefit from a thorough check of the cooling system hoses for softness or cracking, the condition of the serpentine auxiliary belt for surface glazing, and the exhaust downpipe and flexi-joint for any signs of corrosion weeping. Confirm that all fluid levels, particularly brake fluid and coolant, are at the correct marks and that the battery holds charge under load, as these consumables degrade with calendar age independently of the odometer reading. A compression test or diagnostic read of the 1.2-litre engine for stored fault codes would be prudent given the limited mileage accumulation, and any hesitation, misfire, or warning light illumination during the test drive should prompt further investigation before purchase.