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AO54 UPC

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,655 mi
Last recorded88,655 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 UPC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 88,573 miles

Brake pedal spongy has excessive travel (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,972 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,459 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,292 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,891 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 68,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,441 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bulkhead rusty in areas

evidence at front of vehicle of bodywork repair

o/s sill rusty in areas

pas pipes rusty

rear axle bush at o/s perished

Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,234 miles

clutch pipe small weep

Pass 29 Sep 2007 37,424 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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AO54 UPC is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO54 UPC, 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 AO54 UPC registered?

AO54 UPC is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AO54 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 UPC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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