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V160 PCA

2000 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,961 mi
Last recorded99,961 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 PCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2015 99,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blowing (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking steel pipes corroded (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,050 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 81,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,877 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,856 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 49,785 miles

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)

minor surface corrosion on the nsr outer sill

osr and nsr top shocker bushes have movement

parking brake lever has minor side to side movement

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,388 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 44,387 miles

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

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,022 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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V160 PCA is a 2000 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V160 PCA, 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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V160 PCA is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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