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V211 LON

2000 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,967 mi
Last recorded137,967 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV211 LON
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 137,967 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,531 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,762 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,799 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Both front wiper blades are smearing the screen

Play in the steering rack from the front offside JUST LEGAL

Slight play in both rear suspension top mounts

Stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,270 miles

REAR FOG LIGHT NOT SHOWING RED LIGHT

Fail 28 Dec 2006 31,188 miles

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

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

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

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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V211 LON is a 2000 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V211 LON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V211 LON registered?

V211 LON is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V211 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for V211 LON shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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