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V173 KCV

2000 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,020 mi
Last recorded70,020 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 KCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2011 70,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front cross member corroded 2 places

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,851 miles

n/s rear inner wing panel corrosion around fuel filler neck and rear wing fixings

Pass 7 May 2009 60,726 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,554 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 54,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N.S FRONT WORN .HAND EXCESS TRAVEL

Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 41,460 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2006 41,460 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 KCV is a 2000 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V173 KCV, 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 V173 KCV registered?

V173 KCV is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V173 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V173 KCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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