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FV04 GLK

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,045 mi
Last recorded121,045 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 GLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 121,045 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear all over (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 121,000 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear axle bush's

Pass 12 Dec 2015 117,766 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 117,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outerr sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 109,254 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 109,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 101,671 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,688 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,688 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 88,441 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 88,441 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 71,956 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 71,952 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2009 56,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 39,488 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,531 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,425 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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FV04 GLK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV04 GLK, 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 FV04 GLK registered?

FV04 GLK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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