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FP04 ZKM

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 ZKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 81,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,859 miles

some corrosion in underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2015 71,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,828 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 64,827 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,987 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 66,987 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 49,390 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,390 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,197 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 44,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,425 miles

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

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

engine managment light is on

Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,263 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and deteriorated on outer sidewalls.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,169 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Nov 2008 22,169 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear tyres slightly perished

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 ZKM is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

FP04 ZKM is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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