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BP04 KVU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,654 mi
Last recorded124,654 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 KVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 124,654 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underbody

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2025 124,654 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underbody

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 119,705 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT CLOSE TO PLY SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT CLOSE TO PLY SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 119,705 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT CLOSE TO PLY SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT CLOSE TO PLY SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 108,186 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,735 miles

Coolant level low

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 101,735 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,484 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,625 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 91,614 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 85,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 85,628 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,965 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,451 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,371 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 60,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted obscuring view of full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted obscuring view of full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,224 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 56,508 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,129 miles

cuts nearside front tyre outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,279 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,098 miles

cuts in nearside front outer tyre wall but not exposing cords

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,465 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,996 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BP04 KVU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 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 Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP04 KVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP04 KVU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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