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AJ53 VKV

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,123 mi
Last recorded33,123 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,123 miles

advise nearside and offside inner steering rack joints have slight play .

Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,841 miles

n/s/f brake hose incorrectly secured

n/s/f wheel close to inner wing on lock

Fail 2 Jun 2010 25,841 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

n/s/f brake hose incorrectly secured

n/s/f wheel close to inner wing on lock

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,487 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2009 23,473 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2008 20,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,844 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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AJ53 VKV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ53 VKV, 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 AJ53 VKV registered?

AJ53 VKV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is AJ53 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 VKV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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