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V130 LFR

2000 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,489 mi
Last recorded79,489 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 LFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,489 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

chip in screen

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2012 79,417 miles

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

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

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)

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

chip in screen

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,344 miles

dents and scratchers on bodywork

front flex brake hosers cracking

front lower arm bushers spliting

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak on engine

play in front anti rollbar bushers

rear tyres worn close to limit

stone chip in screen

under floor of car corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2011 77,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

dents and scratchers on bodywork

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front flex brake hosers cracking

front lower arm bushers spliting

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak on engine

play in front anti rollbar bushers

rear tyres worn close to limit

stone chip in screen

under floor of car corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,052 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 70,433 miles

advise both rear strut top bushes have movement

advise front tyres worn on edges slightly

advise minor front brake judder

advise n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to de-bond

advise n/s/r chassis rail/corner showing corrosion

advise o/s outer sill showing corrosion to the front of vehicle

advise stone chip in zone B of windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2009 70,433 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise both rear strut top bushes have movement

advise front tyres worn on edges slightly

advise minor front brake judder

advise n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to de-bond

advise n/s/r chassis rail/corner showing corrosion

advise o/s outer sill showing corrosion to the front of vehicle

advise stone chip in zone B of windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pressure low in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,732 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,255 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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V130 LFR is a 2000 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V130 LFR, 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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V130 LFR is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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