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AO54 KOB

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,862 mi
Last recorded47,862 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 KOB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,862 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 47,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,026 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 40,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,742 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 34,742 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,020 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 30,014 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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,884 miles

Bonnet hinges tight in opperation

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Fuel tank rusted

Fail 19 Sep 2008 24,876 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Bonnet hinges tight in opperation

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Fuel tank rusted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,050 miles

Both front tyres worn to legal limits and badly perished

Both rear tyres badly perished

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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AO54 KOB is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO54 KOB, 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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AO54 KOB is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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