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V126 FGO

2000 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,879 mi
Last recorded9,879 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 FGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,879 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Corrosion to N/S/R inner sill and rear chassis rails

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust front pipe stabilizer bracket corroded

Floor to sill areas

O/S/F wheel buckled

O/S/R trailing arm mounting bush worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 9,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Corrosion to N/S/R inner sill and rear chassis rails

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust front pipe stabilizer bracket corroded

Floor to sill areas

O/S/F wheel buckled

O/S/R trailing arm mounting bush worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 6,222 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside front flexi brake hose starting to perish

Offside front wheel dented inside edge

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 103,160 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 92,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r stop lamp dim

Fail 15 Jul 2008 92,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r stop lamp dim

o/s inner sill rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,556 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 77,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 26 Jul 2005 48,133 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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V126 FGO is a 2000 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V126 FGO, 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 V126 FGO registered?

V126 FGO is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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