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FP04 VYS

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,114 mi
Last recorded132,114 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2023 132,114 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected all mountings and floor weak and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2022 125,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle has had major welding to entire floor

Pass 8 Mar 2021 121,314 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion, all underside major welding

Pass 17 Mar 2020 116,175 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill to 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill jacked up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above axle split but still solid on inner skins (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal top sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded may not pass another mot

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,031 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle will require major welding for next mot

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,685 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg near brake pipe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,567 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,294 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 43,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,623 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,235 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 23,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 VYS is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

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

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