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FL04 VHH

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,428 mi
Last recorded66,428 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,753 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 61,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine man light on.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 54,644 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,261 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,972 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 37,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,759 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 36,759 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,708 miles

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

offside middle of sill damaged

wipers starting to smear on screen

Fail 27 Jan 2012 33,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

clutch pipe leaking

offside middle of sill damaged

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,518 miles

offside lower arm rear bush slightly split

slight corrosion to offside sill

slight damage to offside sill

Fail 26 Jan 2011 28,518 miles

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

offside lower arm rear bush slightly split

slight corrosion to offside sill

slight damage to offside sill

Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,460 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2009 17,866 miles

damange to sill offside

Pass 27 May 2008 14,991 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,471 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 127,789 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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FL04 VHH is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VHH, 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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FL04 VHH is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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