MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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
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)
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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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