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FP54 VKD

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,388 mi
Last recorded54,388 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 54,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 52,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 49,878 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 49,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 46,548 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sills and floor panels (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 43,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 43,941 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corrosion holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill area corrosion holed

Oil leak, but not excessive several leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 41,936 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,656 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 40,656 miles

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 39,231 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,899 miles

offside front tyre perished slightly on sidewall

Fail 9 Nov 2016 37,894 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both nearside and offside inner sills at rear corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor to sill corroded and holed both nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front tyre perished slightly on sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2015 36,559 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 36,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,153 miles

High amount of Brake pedal travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Oil leak from gearbox

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,288 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,586 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,019 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 27,190 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,736 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 23,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,013 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,517 miles

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

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 VKD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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