Official DVLA Record

2004 FORD KA1.3L PETROL

BV54 ATZ

With 52,642 miles recorded, this SILVER 2004 FORD KA runs on PETROL with a 1299cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/05/2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/05/2023
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1299cc
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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 Jul 2026, 08:42
MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this Ford Ka (BV54 ATZ) from 2004 show a total of 3 MOT tests between May 2022 and May 2023.

With 1 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 33%. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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Buying Score
45/100
Risk Level
High
High
Est. Annual Cost
£1,500-£2,000
Mileage
The recorded mileage of 52,642 miles is ...

Our Verdict

Avoid this vehicle due to repeated corrosion and suspension failures, which indicate potential structural issues and poor long-term reliability.

This vehicle requires extreme caution. Insist on a full mechanical inspection focusing on suspension components and corrosion in sills, wheel arches, and brake pipes. Negotiate heavily due to the high risk of hidden structural repairs. Check for a full service history to verify maintenance of suspension systems. Be wary of 'clean' MOTs in 2021 that may have masked underlying corrosion issues. Consider alternative models with better reliability records.

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