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V170 EEN

2000 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

91,427 mi
Last recorded91,427 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 EEN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 91,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

battery tie down loose but not excessive

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,767 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 81,761 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,442 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 79,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,254 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 75,254 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,185 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s / n/s front chassis legs corroded ,near front floors

o/s / n/s front discs corroded on inner

o/s / n/s front inner wings corroded near wishbone

o/s / n/s front lower wishbone bushes splitting

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

o/s front door step corroded

o/s front floor corroded

o/s rear chassis leg corroded ( corroded through first skin only )

rear wiper blade torn

slight corrosion on o/s / n/s top strut cups under bonnet

Fail 12 Sep 2009 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s / n/s front chassis legs corroded ,near front floors

o/s / n/s front discs corroded on inner

o/s / n/s front inner wings corroded near wishbone

o/s / n/s front lower wishbone bushes splitting

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

o/s front door step corroded

o/s front floor corroded

o/s rear chassis leg corroded ( corroded through first skin only )

rear wiper blade torn

slight corrosion on o/s / n/s top strut cups under bonnet

Fail 5 Aug 2009 71,153 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

(2.4A.2)The nearside front chassis prescribed area has corrosion forming

(2.4A.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm mounting point has surface corrosion present

(2.4A.2)The offside front chassis prescribed area has corrosion forming

(2.4A.2)The offside front lower suspension arm mounting point has surface corrosion present

(2.4A.2)The offside front suspension prescribed area has corrosion forming

(2.4A.2)The offside rear chassis has corrosion forming within the prescribed area

(2.4G.1)The nearside rear suspension top mounting has vertical free play present approximately 07mm

(2.4G.1)The offside rear suspension top mounting has vertical free play present approximately 07mm

(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension arm bush bonding material is starting to deteriorate

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front suspension ball joint has slight free play present

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever working travel is close to the end.

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn,which ideally should be replaced at the next service

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn,which ideally should be replaced at the next service

(5.1B.6)The nearside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(5.1B.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,756 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 63,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 54,338 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 54,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,226 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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V170 EEN is a 2000 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 V170 EEN, 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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V170 EEN is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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