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FM04 SMU

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,909 mi
Last recorded126,909 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 SMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 126,909 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil & fuel filters corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,722 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

fuel filter corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 114,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - above axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 103,585 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

fuel filter corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 103,433 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings undersill/floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,070 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 92,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2015 82,616 miles

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

nearside front (wishbone rear bush) rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front (wishbone rear bush) rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,616 miles

nearside front (wishbone rear bush) rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front (wishbone rear bush) rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,917 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,313 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 71,313 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2012 60,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,430 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s + o/s inner sills have light corrosion starting.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,006 miles

NSF AND OSF WISHBONE BUSHES DEBONDING.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,487 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,069 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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FM04 SMU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM04 SMU, 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 FM04 SMU registered?

FM04 SMU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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