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AK04 KFJ

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,739 mi
Last recorded48,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 KFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 48,739 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

axle bushes

Fail 3 Jun 2014 46,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

axle bushes

Pass 3 May 2013 43,473 miles

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 2 May 2013 43,473 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,546 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 39,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 36,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2011 36,912 miles

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,980 miles

Both front tyres have minor cracks in the tread.

Offside rear tyre slightly deformed on the inner of the tread.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,666 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 24,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,930 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 12,908 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 12,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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AK04 KFJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK04 KFJ, 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 AK04 KFJ registered?

AK04 KFJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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