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FM04 VOP

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,668 mi
Last recorded49,668 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VOP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,668 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 49,668 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance water logged (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,531 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 40,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,020 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,649 miles

center non obigatory mirror missing

engine light on

Fail 12 Aug 2014 36,644 miles

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

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

center non obigatory mirror missing

engine light on

Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,030 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 34,021 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 31,623 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,623 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,334 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 29,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,209 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 23,209 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,837 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,364 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)

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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FM04 VOP is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM04 VOP, 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 FM04 VOP registered?

FM04 VOP is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is FM04 VOP safe to buy?

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