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A3 UNW

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,607 mi
Last recorded89,607 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UNW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,561 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,026 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,877 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,879 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges rear axle bushes slight movement

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,782 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 69,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,239 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 63,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,958 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 61,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 59,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,988 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 52,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 52,264 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,380 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,137 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,337 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,733 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 15,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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A3 UNW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 UNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 UNW registered?

A3 UNW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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