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AP04 UVU

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,344 mi
Last recorded41,344 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,344 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to front chassis rails

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2014 41,344 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to front chassis rails

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 40,792 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear floors

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

repairs to o/s rear inner sill heavily undersealed

Fail 22 May 2013 40,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear floors

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 30 May 2012 38,160 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 36,867 miles

1 high level stop light bulb not working

Both rear tyres badly perished

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

N/S/F seatbelt inertia not working

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes perished

Various engine to gearbox mounts loose

Fail 18 May 2011 36,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1 high level stop light bulb not working

Both rear tyres badly perished

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

N/S/F seatbelt inertia not working

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes perished

Various engine to gearbox mounts loose

Pass 26 May 2010 33,668 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 33,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

some movement at brake pedal linkage

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,546 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 31,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 UVU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AP04 UVU, 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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What year was AP04 UVU registered?

AP04 UVU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is AP04 UVU safe to buy?

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