2004 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · PE04 LXV
2004 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 21,608 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE04 LXV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2024
- 21,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE04 LXV 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 (PE04 LXV) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
PE04 LXV Mileage History
- 11/08/202221,432 mi
- 08/08/202321,587 mi+155 mi
- 09/08/202321,590 mi+3 mi
- 30/07/202421,608 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 89 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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