2004 Ford KA 1.6L Petrol · BN54 KYC
2004 Ford KA (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 58,930 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN54 KYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 58,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN54 KYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Ka (BN54 KYC) between March 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BN54 KYC Mileage History
- 29/03/202357,425 mi
- 03/04/202357,430 mi+5 mi
- 28/05/202457,586 mi+156 mi
- 16/05/202557,702 mi+116 mi
- 17/08/202658,930 mi+1,228 mi
Average of roughly 444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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