2004 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · BV04 KCU
2004 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 65,421 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV04 KCU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2022
- 65,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV04 KCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Ka (BV04 KCU) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2022 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions not tested mil light on (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BV04 KCU Mileage History
- 27/07/202265,420 mi
- 28/07/202265,421 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 309 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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