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AO04 LVU

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,636 mi
Last recorded42,636 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,636 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,657 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,051 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 34,051 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,981 miles

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

os rack v. slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2010 29,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

os rack v. slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,281 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,982 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 22,878 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,594 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 LVU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

AO04 LVU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2004.

Is AO04 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 LVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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