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AV04 NYL

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

64,897 mi
Last recorded64,897 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 NYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 64,897 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Fouling driveshaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Light unit full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner bumper mount, small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Main metal lines (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 59,096 miles

Nearside Front brake hose is slightly perished

Offside Rear inner arch is corroded

spear tyre is flat

Fail 9 May 2018 59,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spear tyre flat plus hanger insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,649 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 55,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 46,295 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 46,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,865 miles

exhaust slightly coroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 43,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust slightly coroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,054 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 34,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,886 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 29,345 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition (cracking)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,345 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition (cracking)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres in poor condition (cracking)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 24,910 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres in poor condition (cracking)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2007 14,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 14,945 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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AV04 NYL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV04 NYL, 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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AV04 NYL is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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