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FL04 VEA

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,974 mi
Last recorded122,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 122,974 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 104,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 85,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,536 miles

Both rear wheel arch/rear panel area corroded not supporting a prescribed area

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Cooling system header tank leaking

Fail 11 Jun 2016 69,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear wheel arch/rear panel area corroded not supporting a prescribed area

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Cooling system header tank leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,150 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 62,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,489 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,295 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,781 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 53,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,472 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion brake ferrules

slight corrosion on sills and near filler cap

slight deterioration some bushes suspension etc

Pass 20 Mar 2010 45,371 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,042 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,405 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 20,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VEA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

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

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