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FV04 SNF

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,461 mi
Last recorded67,461 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 SNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,461 miles

Gear box oil leak.

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

OIl filter leaking.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,352 miles

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

Gear box oil leak.

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

OIl filter leaking.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2013 60,593 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,301 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 56,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,222 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 54,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,800 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,893 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 42,893 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 39,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 SNF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SNF, 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 FV04 SNF registered?

FV04 SNF is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is FV04 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 SNF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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