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FP04 KHW

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,887 mi
Last recorded40,887 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 KHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,887 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Nov 2016 39,815 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 39,811 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,644 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front wing corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 38,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front wing corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 38,362 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,761 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 37,761 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,462 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack / perish

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 28,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,503 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 21,503 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,040 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 KHW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FP04 KHW, 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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FP04 KHW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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