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AR04 BKN

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,648 mi
Last recorded114,648 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,648 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2016 114,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2015 107,052 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,940 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 93,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 93,218 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,987 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,471 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,762 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,717 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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AR04 BKN is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AR04 BKN, 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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AR04 BKN is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AR04 BKN safe to buy?

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