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FV04 YFY

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,087 mi
Last recorded82,087 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,087 miles

slight corrosion on os floor

Fail 1 Nov 2013 82,087 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight corrosion on os floor

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,199 miles

osr chassis leg corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,199 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osr chassis leg corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,670 miles

Spare tyre defective

nsr tyre outer wall and surface rubber cracking

osr tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 5 Sep 2011 60,670 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nsr tyre outer wall and surface rubber cracking

osr tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,590 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 46,589 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,896 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 40,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 29,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,303 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 YFY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

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

Is FV04 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 YFY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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