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V196 GNJ

2000 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,137 mi
Last recorded92,137 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2016 92,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch around subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 89,078 miles

general corrosion to underside off vehicle

offside rear inner and outer sill panels corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,198 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Apr 2013 81,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

water pump leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2011 76,413 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 19 Jun 2010 68,094 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fron discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,465 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 50,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 44,333 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 44,333 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

all tyres worn and perishing

lower effort on nearside park brake

Pass 22 Dec 2005 34,676 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 34,675 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges

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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V196 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V196 GNJ, 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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V196 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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