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FP54 OVB

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,982 mi
Last recorded63,982 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 OVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,982 miles

Front both outer rigers as slightly corroded

Nearside Front chassis is sl;ightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear light clusters as a slight fault

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 10 Jul 2018 63,969 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front both outer rigers as slightly corroded

Nearside Front chassis is sl;ightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear light clusters as a slight fault

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,689 miles

N/S/R Sill has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2017 60,649 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Both sides (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R Sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch panel loose

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front under wing plastic panel loose[clips missing]

Nearside Front wheel arch panel loose

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,312 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,202 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,606 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,465 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 27,859 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 24,111 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,171 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 18,273 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,984 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 15,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,895 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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FP54 OVB is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP54 OVB, 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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FP54 OVB is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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