MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,687 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre sidewall perished
rear axle mount bushes slightly deteriorated
spare tyre soft
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V196 KSA is a 2000 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V196 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 V196 KSA registered?
V196 KSA is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2000.
Is V196 KSA safe to buy?
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