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AV04 VYW

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,291 mi
Last recorded87,291 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 87,291 miles

NSR tyre age related cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 87,245 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSR tyre age related cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 83,688 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)

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

Rear chassis, inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 82,227 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

underside and sills corroding

Fail 14 May 2016 82,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

underside and sills corroding

Pass 28 May 2015 75,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 62,888 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,190 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,070 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 39,068 miles

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

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,810 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,058 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 VYW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

AV04 VYW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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