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AR04 KUF

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,415 mi
Last recorded88,415 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 KUF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,415 miles

Bonnet slightly bent

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Under body corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 88,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Under body corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,490 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 81,490 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,062 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 75,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed + fouling tyre (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed + close to tyre (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,626 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,359 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 60,346 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,664 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,243 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 55,243 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,079 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall marked and perished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,286 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,228 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 28,228 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,555 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 KUF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KUF, 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 KUF registered?

AR04 KUF is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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