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AV04 SKX

2004 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,660 mi
Last recorded75,660 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 SKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,660 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,684 miles

Engine misfire under load

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen marked by wiper blade.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 61,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Engine misfire under load

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen marked by wiper blade.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,754 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 36,504 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 36,504 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,182 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,760 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,947 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 32,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,108 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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AV04 SKX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc 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 AV04 SKX, 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 AV04 SKX registered?

AV04 SKX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is AV04 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 SKX 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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