Ford Ka+ Headlights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Bulb type, unit part numbers, and the faults that actually cause that flickering or dim light you've noticed.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — aftermarket LH TYC 20-11780-05-2 / RH TYC 20-11779-05-2

Accuracy note: Covers the Ford Ka+ (2016-2019) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Headlights are sold by side (passenger / nearside = LH, driver's / offside = RH on a UK car) and by lamp type — halogen, xenon (D1S / D3S) and LED or full-LED units are not interchangeable, and DRL, cornering and levelling options change the part number again. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Check the lamp type and traffic side (UK right-hand-traffic units, not LHD) against your VIN, and expect xenon / LED and adaptive units to need levelling adjustment or coding after fitting.

Passenger side (LH / nearside) headlight — aftermarket	Van Wezel 1813961 (halogen H4, facelift); Van Wezel 1873961 (halogen H4, electric levelling motor, crystal-clear lens); TYC 20-11780-05-2 (halogen H4, electric levelling motor); Magneti Marelli 712459501129 (original-quality indicator unit); Alkar 2741382 (halogen H4, electric levelling motor); Diederichs 1461081 (halogen H4, electric levelling motor)
Driver's side (RH / offside) headlight — aftermarket	Van Wezel 1813962 (halogen H4, facelift); TYC 20-11779-05-2 (halogen H4, electric levelling motor); Magneti Marelli 712459401129 (original-quality indicator unit); Alkar 2742382 (halogen H4, electric levelling motor); Diederichs 1461080 (halogen H4, electric levelling motor); Abakus 431-11AKR-LDEM1 (halogen H4)
Bulb types	H4 (dipped and main), indicator PY21W, sidelight W5W
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine units against your VIN
Fitment notes	All halogen H4 units; no DRL stated and no xenon or LED listed. Some listings on this range are for the older 1996-2008 Ka and should be ignored.

A Genuinely Important UK Rule Worth Knowing Before You Buy — Ford Ka+ Headlights

If your Ka+ has factory-fitted halogen headlamp housings, converting them to fit LED bulbs is treated as a definite MOT failure under the current inspection manual — this isn't a grey area or a minor advisory, since a housing designed for halogen doesn't distribute an LED bulb's light output correctly, which can genuinely dazzle oncoming drivers. If you want a genuine LED upgrade, the correct route is a complete headlight unit designed for LED from the factory, not a bulb swap into an existing halogen housing.

Before you buy: matrix LED, adaptive, and cornering headlight systems often require electronic coding to the car after a unit swap, even for a genuine like-for-like replacement — a headlight that isn't recognised by the car's electronics can trigger warning lights or fail to auto-level correctly. Check whether your specific trim has one of these systems before assuming a straightforward bulb-in, bulb-out job.

Ford Ka+ Headlights: What It Does

The Ford Ka+'s headlight unit houses the main and dipped beam bulbs (or LED/matrix modules on higher trims), positioned and angled to illuminate the road ahead without excessively dazzling oncoming traffic. Many modern units also integrate the daytime running light and front indicator into the same housing, which affects both the part number and the complexity of any repair.

Ford Ka+ Headlights: Watch: Replacing It

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Ka+ is the Europe-market Figo Aspire; Ka-named results were all older Ka Mk1/Mk2.

Ford Ka+ Headlights: Generations & Headlight Type

All generations	Halogen as standard, with LED daytime running lights and higher-spec bulb options available on some trims and model years

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Ford Ka+ Headlights: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Headlights Guide for the four bulb technologies and how they differ, UK law on aim and modifications, common faults to check for, how difficult this job is to DIY, and confirming fitment against your VIN.

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