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V193 GVM

2000 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,194 mi
Last recorded70,194 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV193 GVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,194 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2013 70,194 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2012 69,939 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,219 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 64,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,304 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,172 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

offside front and nearside front floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2009 47,170 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

offside front and nearside front floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2008 40,133 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 40,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,618 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 35,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r n/s/r shockabsorber top mounts worn

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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V193 GVM is a 2000 Ford Ka in Red 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 V193 GVM, 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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V193 GVM is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V193 GVM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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