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V175 KSA

2000 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,150 mi
Last recorded96,150 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 KSA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 96,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

poor welding to sill and floor

Fail 14 Nov 2011 96,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,039 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 92,039 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

slight leak on power steering

Pass 25 Feb 2010 84,838 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 84,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,209 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 78,206 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,405 miles

power steering rack weeping fluid

Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,454 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 14 Feb 2006 58,911 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 58,911 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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V175 KSA is a 2000 Ford Ka in Green 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 V175 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 V175 KSA registered?

V175 KSA is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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