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AR04 DVY

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,774 mi
Last recorded83,774 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer body sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,562 miles

underside of vehicle weld repaired n/side

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,993 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,896 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 51,558 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake flexis perished

NSF Rear wishbone bush worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,336 miles

new shock absorber fitted n/s/r. vehicle in very good condition

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,592 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,963 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 21,933 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,933 miles

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

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 DVY 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 AR04 DVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 DVY registered?

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

Is AR04 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 DVY 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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