CarVerify

Free Car Check

V165 POA

2000 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,206 mi
Last recorded51,206 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 POA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 51,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion present on inner sill and end sill to inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion present on inner sill and end sill to inner wheel arch

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,135 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,605 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate is cracked and in my oppinion needs replacing

Fail 27 Nov 2012 43,556 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear number plate is cracked and in my oppinion needs replacing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 40,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,787 miles

In my oppinion both rear top strut mountings need replacing with genuine parts.

Suspension bushes on the nearside are noisey and need greasing.

The offside front brake flexy is only just missing the shocker on full lock

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,258 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 30,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,755 miles

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

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

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 22,580 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres side walls crazeing

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,465 miles

Hand Brake Travel

Fail 5 Oct 2006 15,465 miles

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

Hand Brake Travel.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 13,817 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 13,817 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V165 POA is a 2000 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V165 POA, 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

How do I check the history of V165 POA?

You can check the full history of V165 POA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V165 POA registered?

V165 POA is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V165 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V165 POA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V165 POA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V165 POA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.