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V179 KSA

2000 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,926 mi
Last recorded53,926 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 KSA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,926 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 53,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,703 miles

front chassis rusty

front floor rusty

front suspension mounts rusty

offside sill rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2014 47,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front chassis rusty

front floor rusty

front suspension mounts rusty

offside sill rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,199 miles

front floor rusty

rear chassis rusty

front chassis rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2013 46,199 miles

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

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

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

front chassis rusty

front floor rusty

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear chassis rusty

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 44,515 miles

FRONT CHASSIS RUSTY

FRONT FLOOR RUSTY

FRONT WISHBONE MOUNTING POINTS RUSTY

OFFSIDE REAR SILL TO ARCH RUSTY

Pass 5 May 2011 42,688 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fr chassis/subframe mountings/floor rusty

steering rack wet but no signs of leaks

wishbone bushes cracking

Fail 5 May 2011 42,688 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

fr chassis/subframe mountings/floor rusty

steering rack wet but no signs of leaks

wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,770 miles

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

O/S SILL RUSTY

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,770 miles

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

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

O/S SILL RUSTY

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,331 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,975 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 34,971 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,482 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 28,476 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,399 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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V179 KSA is a 2000 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V179 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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V179 KSA is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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