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FP04 NVZ

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,146 mi
Last recorded63,146 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 NVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,146 miles

Oil leak

offside outer body sill has advanced corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,754 miles

Oil leak

offside outer body sill has advanced corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,804 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside outer body sill has advanced corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,625 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 36,618 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 30,908 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,220 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 18,220 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 14,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 19 Apr 2008 14,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 9,961 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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FP04 NVZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP04 NVZ, 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 FP04 NVZ registered?

FP04 NVZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is FP04 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 NVZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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