2004 Ford KA 1.6L Petrol · RV54 VMD
2004 Ford KA (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 151,711 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV54 VMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 151,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
RV54 VMD Mileage History
- 11/06/2022145,009 mi
- 14/07/2023147,863 mi+2,854 mi
- 17/10/2023147,865 mi+2 mi
- 11/10/2024149,684 mi+1,819 mi
- 11/10/2025151,711 mi+2,027 mi
Average of roughly 2,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV54 VMD 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 (RV54 VMD) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 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 (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RV54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RV54VMD.
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
MONDEO
FORD
FORD
FUSION
FORD
GALAXY
FORD
MONDEO
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FOCUS
TOYOTA
RAV4
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
YARIS
FORD KA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.