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FR04 HVK

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,748 mi
Last recorded31,748 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 HVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,748 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 19 Feb 2014 31,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 29,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,945 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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FR04 HVK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FR04 HVK, 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 FR04 HVK registered?

FR04 HVK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is FR04 HVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR04 HVK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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