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V172 KSA

2000 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,834 mi
Last recorded84,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 KSA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,834 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 78,272 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY AND SPLITTING ON REAR BUSHES

F/O/S ANTI-ROLL BAR DROPLINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 28 Dec 2007 78,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY AND SPLITTING ON REAR BUSHES

F/O/S ANTI-ROLL BAR DROPLINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 19 Dec 2006 67,519 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 67,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2005 51,090 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 51,090 miles

Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

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

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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V172 KSA is a 2000 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V172 KSA, 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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What year was V172 KSA registered?

V172 KSA is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V172 KSA safe to buy?

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