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AR04 FKY

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,341 mi
Last recorded72,341 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 FKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,341 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,031 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2017 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil @ axle mount (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,671 miles

FRONT FLEXI HOSES CRACKING

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 9 Jan 2015 51,402 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 51,388 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,365 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 8 Jan 2014 49,358 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,239 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,985 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,358 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,298 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,028 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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AR04 FKY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AR04 FKY, 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 AR04 FKY registered?

AR04 FKY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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