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FP04 VWY

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,768 mi
Last recorded61,768 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,768 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 59,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear @ rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,178 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,472 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre section of exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing n inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,957 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 37,957 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)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,079 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,063 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,207 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 25,207 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,787 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 13,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 May 2007 8,780 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 VWY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

FP04 VWY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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