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AK54 KNE

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,241 mi
Last recorded107,241 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KNE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush,s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 107,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush,s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,387 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 89,387 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 77,226 miles

Damage to nearside door + small dents in offside door

EML light on

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

Nearside front bracket of rear silencer adrift, Offside front bracket excessively corroded, but system IS adequately supported

Nearside front wheel centre cap missing

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 77,226 miles

Damage to nearside door + small dents in offside door

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front bracket of rear silencer adrift, Offside front bracket excessively corroded, but system IS adequately supported

Nearside front wheel centre cap missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 61,318 miles

nearside front wheel damaged on outer + slight bulge in tyre wall

offside front inner wheel rim slightly dented

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2012 61,318 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wheel damaged on outer + slight bulge in tyre wall

offside front inner wheel rim slightly dented

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,005 miles

eml light on

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,516 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,292 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 30,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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AK54 KNE 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 64.3%.

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 AK54 KNE, 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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AK54 KNE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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