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FV04 HKX

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,880 mi
Last recorded45,880 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 HKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 45,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 45,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch behind fuel filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inside door (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,348 miles

child seat fitted to osr unable to check adult seatbelt

general underbody corosion

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge / nsr sidewalls cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general underbody surface corosion inc both outersills

Fail 17 Apr 2015 41,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general underbody surface corosion inc both outersills

Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2014 39,317 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general underbody surface corosion inc outersills

Pass 1 May 2012 35,573 miles

front brakle pads look to be getting low

general underbody surface corosion inc outersills

offside front tyre 2.5 mm approx

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,684 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,028 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,147 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 22,143 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 HKX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

FV04 HKX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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