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AP04 KND

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,827 mi
Last recorded50,827 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 KND
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,827 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2017 48,790 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 48,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

both front inner arches/ subframe mounts corroding

vehicle recent previous inspection elsewhere

Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,340 miles

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)

axle bushes perished

exhaust hangers corroded

visible rust on bulkhead

visible rust on o/s sill in areas

visible rust on vehicle underside in areas

Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

axle bushes perished

exhaust hangers corroded

visible rust on bulkhead

visible rust on o/s sill in areas

visible rust on vehicle underside in areas

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,855 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

axle bushes perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,015 miles

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)

axle bushes perished

both front chassie legs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 41,015 miles

axle bushes perished

both front chassie legs corroded

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,879 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs visually scored etc

rear axle bushes starting to split/perish

rust visible on bulkhead at o/s

rust visible on exhaust in areas

surface rust visible on vehicle underbody in areas

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,267 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs visably scored/lipped

rear axle bushes starting to split/perish

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,622 miles

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)

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 27 Apr 2011 30,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

earth wire on drive shart

foot brake travel

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres lightly perished

rear axle bushes perished

rear wiper noisey

surface rust at bulkhead

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,596 miles

clutch pipe leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,324 miles

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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AP04 KND is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP04 KND, 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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AP04 KND is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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