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FP04 ZKZ

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,487 mi
Last recorded68,487 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 68,487 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 68,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing adjacent to fuel filler neck (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 68,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 May 2017 68,299 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,213 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,200 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses poor condition

Pass 8 May 2012 68,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 May 2011 62,191 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 62,180 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2010 52,525 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 45,819 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 45,815 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 28 May 2008 33,676 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 33,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 23,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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 ZKZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZKZ, 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 ZKZ registered?

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

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