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AO54 KPL

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

81,448 mi
Last recorded81,448 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 KPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 81,448 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 81,448 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected on floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,565 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 77,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 77,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,643 miles

Nearside Front STRONG ADVISE Tyre incorrectly fitted to outside bead rim

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward wishbone bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 74,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan with in 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front STRONG ADVISE Tyre incorrectly fitted to outside bead rim

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward wishbone bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak to engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,265 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2017 70,265 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust mountings corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,604 miles

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Corrosion to both front floor pans and chassis rails

Corrosion to both n/side and o/side inner sills front to rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak to gearbox

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 64,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling power steering pipes (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Both rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Corrosion to both front floor pans and chassis rails

Corrosion to both n/side and o/side inner sills front to rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak to gearbox

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,136 miles

nearside and offside rear axle beam bushes weak

offside front brake hose twisted and slightly perished

slight weap from steering rack

very slight harshness from nearside rear road wheel when spun

Fail 31 Jul 2015 60,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

nearside and offside rear axle beam bushes weak

offside front brake hose twisted and slightly perished

slight weap from steering rack

very slight harshness from nearside rear road wheel when spun

Pass 9 Aug 2014 53,197 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 53,187 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 42,281 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 42,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,079 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 31,079 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2011 22,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,403 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 8,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 3,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 3,385 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 KPL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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