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V217 NHK

2000 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,779 mi
Last recorded83,779 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 NHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,779 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 83,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,651 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 79,651 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 70,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

battery insecure

corrosion in o/s sill

o/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 26 Jan 2009 67,399 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

battery insecure

corrosion in o/s sill

o/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,477 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,113 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 53,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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V217 NHK is a 2000 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V217 NHK, 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 V217 NHK registered?

V217 NHK is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V217 NHK safe to buy?

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