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AO54 KOU

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,842 mi
Last recorded91,842 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 KOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,842 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 91,842 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,621 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 82,461 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak around belt area ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 64,789 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,447 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 48,447 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion around fuel cap

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,465 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 45,465 miles

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

o/s/f inner brake disc corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,597 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,788 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 38,787 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,514 miles

Fuel filter - corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 34,420 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel filter - corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,591 miles

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 KOU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KOU, 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 KOU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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