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FP04 KHA

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,714 mi
Last recorded71,714 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 KHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,714 miles

Advanced corrosion on p.a.s. pipes

Defects on front number plate. Recomend replacement

Nearside rear tyre flat at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2016 71,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering locking device missing Split pins missing from both track rod ends (2.2.C.1g)

Advanced corrosion on p.a.s. pipes

Defects on front number plate. Recomend replacement

Nearside rear tyre flat at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,040 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 69,018 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,954 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,146 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 55,146 miles

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

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 19 Apr 2012 46,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion around front and rear sills

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,570 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion around front and rear Sills

Slight oil leak from Gearbox

Fail 5 Apr 2012 46,400 miles

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

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

Engine Management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion around front and rear Sills

Slight oil leak from Gearbox

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,642 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,371 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,593 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 35,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 32,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,066 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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FP04 KHA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FP04 KHA, 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 FP04 KHA registered?

FP04 KHA is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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