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FV53 PWE

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,932 mi
Last recorded56,932 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 PWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2015 56,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,932 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,361 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 48,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,423 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,477 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 36,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 31,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

spere tyre soft/flat

Pass 16 Jan 2010 20,373 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,114 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 4,618 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 3,561 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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FV53 PWE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV53 PWE, 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 FV53 PWE registered?

FV53 PWE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is FV53 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 PWE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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