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L111 ABY

2000 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,308 mi
Last recorded83,308 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 ABY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2010 83,308 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 76,671 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 76,667 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight play in nearside rack inner joint

Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,819 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 69,816 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 69,734 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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Brake fluid looks discolured may need changing

Coolant level is low and also looks weak

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spark plugs look very rusty not been changed for a long time

Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,369 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 59,365 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,478 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 50,465 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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L111 ABY is a 2000 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 L111 ABY, 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 L111 ABY registered?

L111 ABY is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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