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FP54 YYW

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,009 mi
Last recorded67,009 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,009 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer + inner sill + inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,499 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 57,619 miles

Centre Front Upper Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 54,009 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 54,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,053 miles

GENERAL BODY AND CHASSIS CORROSION

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,053 miles

GENERAL BODY AND CHASSIS CORROSION

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,311 miles

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres sidewalls perishing in early stages of

Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres sidewalls perishing in early stages of

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,947 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 37,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,246 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,827 miles

wear offside front tyre

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 YYW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YYW, 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 FP54 YYW registered?

FP54 YYW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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