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FP54 KZW

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,862 mi
Last recorded89,862 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 KZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear arm bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,755 miles

Misfire.

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 85,755 miles

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

Misfire.

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,230 miles

Nearside Front track rod end split pin locking devise missing

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

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

Offside Front split pin locking device missing

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

engine light on

exhaust system incorrectly fitted hitting vehicle underneath

throttle pedal anti slip missing

throttle pedal anti slip missing

Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front track rod end split pin locking devise missing

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

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

Offside Front split pin locking device missing

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

engine light on

exhaust system incorrectly fitted hitting vehicle underneath

throttle pedal anti slip missing

throttle pedal anti slip missing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,081 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 74,081 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,051 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 70,051 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,063 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,897 miles

slight play in n/s front top suspension mount

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,744 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,161 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FP54 KZW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP54 KZW, 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 FP54 KZW registered?

FP54 KZW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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