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FV04 HKT

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,553 mi
Last recorded69,553 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 HKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 69,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,080 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2016 62,077 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail X2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 56,507 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 56,507 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 51,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 48,410 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 44,680 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

Pass 24 May 2011 40,653 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 40,637 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,594 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 36,574 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 32,318 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 26,883 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 HKT is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FV04 HKT, 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 HKT registered?

FV04 HKT is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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