2004 FORD KA1.3L PETROL
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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1299cc
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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.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
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”.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
Expert automotive synthesis from historical MOT defect records and market benchmarks.
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.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
Data Sources
DVSA
Official MOT test logs & failure reasons
DVLA
Tax, registration & powertrain specs
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Finance, stolen markers & total loss
AI Analysis
Historical fault & advisory patterns
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