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AV04 SKD

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,572 mi
Last recorded90,572 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 SKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 90,572 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 88,941 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 88,941 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative PASSENGER SIDE DOSE NOT OPERATE BUT DRIVER SIDE DOSE. (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,126 miles

Both front lower arm bushes are detiriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. Recommend renewal (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Fail 26 Oct 2016 85,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both front lower arm bushes are detiriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. Recommend renewal (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 81,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,148 miles

Oil leak

both side rear inner sills has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 77,148 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side rear inner sills has slight corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2013 70,577 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 70,577 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,230 miles

front lower arm bushes starting too separate

Pass 12 May 2011 56,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,739 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,232 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 36,232 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 SKD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SKD, 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 AV04 SKD registered?

AV04 SKD is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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