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DCZ 8417

2000 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,746 mi
Last recorded88,746 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 8417
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill panels by jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill panels by jacking points (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 80,752 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 80,477 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,184 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 67,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,117 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,117 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,840 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,231 miles

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

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

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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DCZ 8417 is a 2000 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 56,069 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 DCZ 8417, 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 26 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCZ 8417 registered?

DCZ 8417 is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is DCZ 8417 safe to buy?

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