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V143 PPU

2000 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,593 mi
Last recorded41,593 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 PPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,593 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,497 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,043 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,738 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,571 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 30,564 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,923 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,128 miles

excessive movement from top suspension mounting point on nearside front when car is jacked up

slight fluid leak from offside of power steering rack gaiter

Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,289 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,289 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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V143 PPU is a 2000 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V143 PPU, 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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V143 PPU is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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