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FL04 VDK

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,088 mi
Last recorded80,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2017 80,088 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

outer sills blistering and corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,534 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges and close to legal limits

outer sills blistering and corroding

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2015 68,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills slightly blistering

rear axle bushes deteroating

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,945 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 60,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,938 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,913 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 50,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,211 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 43,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,219 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,226 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,737 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,021 miles

Brake flex o/s/f close to wheel †Noise inside n/s/r brake drum when hand brake aplied

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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FL04 VDK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL04 VDK, 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 FL04 VDK registered?

FL04 VDK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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