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N333 VEP

2020 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,009 mi
Last recorded42,009 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 VEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 42,009 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 109,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak at engine sump plug

Pass 27 Jun 2025 32,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 103,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 24,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,665 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,534 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 90,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 83,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box rubbing bumper

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 79,151 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 79,151 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 74,632 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 74,632 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,835 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight wear

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust joints corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2019 67,835 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight wear

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust joints corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,095 miles

front exhaust mount bracket corroding

nearside park brake poor but meets efficiency

nearside under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 60,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front exhaust mount bracket corroding

nearside park brake poor but meets efficiency

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked

nearside under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,653 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre side wall cut

radiator fan noisy

Fail 7 Jul 2017 52,653 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mount corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs edges corroding

offside rear tyre side wall cut

radiator fan noisy

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,626 miles

movement in axle bushes

outer skin on rear silencer incomplete

Fail 5 Jul 2016 45,591 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

movement in axle bushes

outer skin on rear silencer incomplete and clamp missing

Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,393 miles

outer skin on rear silencer incomplete

Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,389 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

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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N333 VEP is a 2020 Ford Ka in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N333 VEP, 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 6 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N333 VEP is a 2020 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2020.

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