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V173 JBP

2000 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,213 mi
Last recorded93,213 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 JBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,213 miles

brake flexi hoses perished

front cross-member badly corroded

front suspension arm bushes worn

front tyre edges worn bald

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 93,157 miles

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake flexi hoses perished

front cross-member badly corroded

front tyre inner edges worn bald

lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,235 miles

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

flexi brake hoses perished

floor pan corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 85,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

flexi brake hoses perished

floor pan corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,832 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 78,751 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Brake flexi's starting to perish

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front slam pannel corroded through in place

Pass 15 Dec 2008 72,610 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 72,605 miles

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

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 67,529 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 61,433 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 61,433 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 52,788 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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V173 JBP 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 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 V173 JBP, 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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V173 JBP is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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