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AO54 VBP

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,989 mi
Last recorded72,989 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,989 miles

offside rear chassis leg corroded

offside front sub frame mount corroded

both rear tyres perished

front flexys brake hoses perished

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside rear chassis heavily corroded

play in front anti roll bar D-rubbers

Fail 4 Nov 2016 72,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside rear chassis heavily corroded

play in front anti roll bar D-rubbers

Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,205 miles

Rear box mounting broken, system still adequate supported.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 69,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front (Front suspension mounting point) (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear box mounting broken, system still adequate supported.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,734 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,149 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,245 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 53,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,367 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 30,367 miles

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

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 VBP is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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