2004 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · DF04 FYU
2004 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 77,151 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF04 FYU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 77,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF04 FYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Ka (DF04 FYU) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2023 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: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside fr”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside in”.
DF04 FYU Mileage History
- 02/11/202176,255 mi
- 22/08/202276,866 mi+611 mi
- 24/10/202377,143 mi+277 mi
- 06/11/202377,151 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 446 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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