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DA04 KUK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,323 mi
Last recorded126,323 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 KUK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 126,323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front wings corrosion

rear axle corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2025 122,888 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 119,555 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 119,555 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 117,085 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 117,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,267 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 112,267 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 110,602 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 110,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,742 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 106,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,038 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 103,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,349 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 99,349 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,885 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,799 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,119 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 87,119 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,927 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,757 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre inner and outter tread worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,602 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 58,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,977 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 36,977 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,165 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 26,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DA04 KUK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA04 KUK, 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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DA04 KUK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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