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AK04 KNF

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,167 mi
Last recorded81,167 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 73,280 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 73,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner sides of discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 71,357 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 68,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,231 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,119 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 63,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,759 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,033 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,921 miles

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

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 KNF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK04 KNF, 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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AK04 KNF is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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