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AR04 DVP

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,110 mi
Last recorded68,110 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 DVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,110 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,090 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,360 miles

front wiper rubbers starting to split

Fail 20 Jul 2011 61,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 50,168 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 12 Jul 2010 50,059 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,075 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 DVP is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AR04 DVP, 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 AR04 DVP registered?

AR04 DVP is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is AR04 DVP safe to buy?

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