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AR04 KGY

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,154 mi
Last recorded98,154 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 98,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear axle bush has play

offside front outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Fail 3 Feb 2017 98,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear axle bush has play

offside front outer sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,701 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 84,678 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged Offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

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

Floor/chassis starting to corrode

Nearside front brake flexi cracked

Outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,265 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 77,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,142 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 74,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,845 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 64,288 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,288 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 63,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,319 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 63,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,744 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 59,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 53,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,499 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 KGY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AR04 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

AR04 KGY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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