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FV04 YBH

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,888 mi
Last recorded50,888 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 YBH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

general corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,563 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to misshape

Fail 25 Apr 2016 44,560 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/ floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/ floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to misshape

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,755 miles

underbody corroding

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 23 Apr 2015 38,755 miles

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

underbody corroding

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 9 Apr 2015 38,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear floor pans corroded

nearside front chassis under front floor pan corroded

rear panel behind rear bumper heavy corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

osr behind bumper holed

underside corrossion borderline in places

Fail 27 Mar 2014 34,541 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

osr behind bumper holed

underside corrossion borderline in places

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,708 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,601 miles

underside corroding in various places

Fail 13 Feb 2012 24,549 miles

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

underside corroding in various places

Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre close to limit

underside showing signs of corrosion

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2011 20,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre close to limit

underside showing signs of corrosion

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2010 16,635 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 13,478 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 8,265 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 YBH is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBH, 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 YBH registered?

FV04 YBH is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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