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AO04 AOE

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,594 mi
Last recorded75,594 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AOE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,594 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavy corroded (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking from rear of engine

washer bottle leaking water

Fail 30 Mar 2016 75,593 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavy corroded (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking from rear of engine

washer bottle leaking water

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

center exhaust bracket broken

general underbody corrision

Fail 26 Mar 2015 72,608 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

center exhaust bracket broken

general underbody corrision

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,127 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,646 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 67,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,786 miles

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

offside front brake pad loose in carrier

Fail 18 Jun 2011 56,325 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 56,325 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 49,111 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 49,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside tyre outer sidewall has surface cut in rubber-no structural damage

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,415 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 41,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,863 miles

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

off side front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2008 33,863 miles

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

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

off side front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,981 miles

3 Minor Chips In Screen

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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AO04 AOE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO04 AOE, 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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AO04 AOE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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