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4838CTD

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,318 mi
Last recorded103,318 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4838CTD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 103,318 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 103,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,274 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nsr/osr tyres perished

Fail 7 Oct 2010 101,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

nsr/osr tyres perished

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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4838CTD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 4838CTD, 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 4838CTD registered?

4838CTD is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is 4838CTD safe to buy?

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