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FP54 YVK

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,982 mi
Last recorded75,982 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 YVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,982 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slightly twisted

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

condensation in offside headlamp unit

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside front suspension arm front bush splitting, not resulting in excessive movement

offside front suspension arm rear bush split around bolt sleeve, not resulting in excessive movement

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar D-bush

spare tyre perished to excess

Fail 27 May 2015 75,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front brake flexi hoses slightly twisted

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

condensation in offside headlamp unit

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside front suspension arm front bush splitting, not resulting in excessive movement

offside front suspension arm rear bush split around bolt sleeve, not resulting in excessive movement

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar D-bush

spare tyre perished to excess

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,970 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust support bracket broken.

front drivers seat will not tip forward.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust support bracket broken.

front drivers seat will not tip forward.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,847 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 51,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,992 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 44,990 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 32,702 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2009 32,702 miles

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

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2008 26,234 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Nov 2007 18,839 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 17 Nov 2007 18,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres cracking on sidewall

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 YVK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP54 YVK registered?

FP54 YVK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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