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AK04 WVM

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 108,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion to body, suspension arms, coil springs, pipes and exhaust.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 108,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Front brakes imbalanced on application

Fail 29 Mar 2021 108,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Front brakes imbalanced on application

O/s/r tyre perishing and wearing low

Pass 17 Mar 2020 106,986 miles

All brake hoses cracking and perished

N/s/r tyre close to legal limit 195/45/16

O/s/f slight brake bind

corrosion to underbody, fuel tank, exhaust and suspension

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,248 miles

General corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r tyre wearing 195/45/16

Slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,386 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

N/s/r tyre wearing low 195/45/16

Pass 1 Apr 2017 93,670 miles

exhaust front flexy weak rear exhaust mounting one of three corroded broken off

Fail 14 Mar 2017 93,462 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake slight bind, disc scorched, caliper poss seizing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge, out of shape, low pressure (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexy weak

rear exhaust mounting one of three corroded broken off

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,514 miles

Both rear tyres going bald on edges and outer walls damaged

Exhaust, coil springs, brake pipes and general underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,514 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres low on pressure

Exhaust, coil springs, brake pipes and general underbody corrosion

Front tyres going bald on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,411 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,462 miles

Rear tyres seem low on pressures and splitting through sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,334 miles

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2013 64,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroding

Wipers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,453 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,279 miles

exhaust corroding

rear tyres bald on inner edges and starting to go out of shape

Fail 6 Apr 2011 51,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroding

rear tyres bald on inner edges and starting to go out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,069 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,053 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,851 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 21,849 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 WVM is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AK04 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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