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AK54 YVT

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,005 mi
Last recorded40,005 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,005 miles

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 25 Sep 2020 40,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2019 37,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,945 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 31,712 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 25,192 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,974 miles

Floorpan corroded at o/s

Front brake discs corroded

Front chassis sections corroded

N/s/f lower arm bush unbonding

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 22,974 miles

Floorpan corroded at o/s

Front brake discs corroded

Front chassis sections corroded

N/s/f lower arm bush unbonding

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,382 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 22,173 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,173 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,900 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,729 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 19,893 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,800 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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AK54 YVT 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 82.4%.

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 AK54 YVT, 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 AK54 YVT registered?

AK54 YVT is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is AK54 YVT safe to buy?

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