2004 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · GL04 HSC
2004 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 77,435 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL04 HSC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/06/2024
- 77,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL04 HSC 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 (GL04 HSC) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL04 HSC Mileage History
- 11/07/202268,890 mi
- 22/06/202372,872 mi+3,982 mi
- 22/06/202372,872 mi
- 21/06/202477,435 mi+4,563 mi
Average of roughly 4,390 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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