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FV04 SKK

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,629 mi
Last recorded64,629 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 64,629 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 May 2018 64,629 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front mounting point and n/s front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2017 62,301 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 62,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,569 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 59,569 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Advise power steering pipe seeping on nearside front of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2015 58,420 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 58,414 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 55,803 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,803 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2013 51,883 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 51,883 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant low.

N/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 46,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 4,867 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 40,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 34,631 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 34,631 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 29,355 miles

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 9 May 2008 21,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,223 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 SKK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SKK, 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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FV04 SKK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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