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AV04 SPX

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 SPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 86,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,185 miles

offside outer sill scabbing and weak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,938 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 78,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,039 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 55,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 46,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 40,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,530 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,289 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 32,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,073 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 SPX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

AV04 SPX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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