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V158 FGO

2000 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

6,995 mi
Last recorded6,995 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 FGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,995 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 May 2011 6,990 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,357 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 23,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 94,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 87,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 87,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,937 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 71,910 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 71,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates starting to bubble up and deteriorate

n/s rear brake effort lower than o/s but readings acceptable

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

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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V158 FGO is a 2000 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V158 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V158 FGO registered?

V158 FGO is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V158 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V158 FGO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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