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FN04 VKZ

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,407 mi
Last recorded100,407 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,407 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,305 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,304 miles

Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,762 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,482 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,482 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,488 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 66,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,166 miles

Small amount of corrosion at nearside front floor area.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,630 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 50,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 45,535 miles

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

The sidewall of the off side rear tyre is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,535 miles

The sidewall of the off side rear tyre is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,179 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,769 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,542 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FN04 VKZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN04 VKZ, 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 FN04 VKZ registered?

FN04 VKZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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