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RK54 VVU

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,930 mi
Last recorded71,930 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 VVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 71,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 68,230 miles

Front Sub frame has slight corrosion on o/s/f of the frame

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 68,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub frame has slight corrosion on o/s/f of the frame

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,942 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,580 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

General under body corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2016 52,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and cracked 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,849 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 46,849 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 41,904 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 41,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 38,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,591 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 28,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,597 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front wipers poor

Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,103 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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RK54 VVU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RK54 VVU, 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 RK54 VVU registered?

RK54 VVU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RK54 VVU safe to buy?

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