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AO04 HBY

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,248 mi
Last recorded85,248 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,248 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,249 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 84,249 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Jun 2012 82,928 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,397 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 80,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,998 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 2 May 2009 65,114 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 53,757 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,407 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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AO04 HBY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AO04 HBY, 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 AO04 HBY registered?

AO04 HBY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is AO04 HBY safe to buy?

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