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FM04 YKP

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,016 mi
Last recorded66,016 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 YKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear window broken

central door locking faulty

engine management light on

floor and chassis corrossion

front wipers

spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Jun 2018 66,016 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear window broken

central door locking faulty

engine management light on

floor and chassis corrossion

front wipers

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 45,800 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 24 Apr 2013 45,799 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Jul 2011 40,441 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 35,629 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Jul 2010

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2009 34,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2008 33,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,160 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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FM04 YKP is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM04 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

FM04 YKP is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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