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V221 MHK

2000 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,335 mi
Last recorded52,335 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 MHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,335 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 52,253 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,084 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is not secured properly

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel lever to high (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose nut locking device is missing (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose nut locking device is missing (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel lever to high (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,969 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 45,930 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,870 miles

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

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

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 13 Jan 2014 37,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,168 miles

battery not fully secured

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

slight play both front suspension top mounts

spare wheel deflated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,336 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 23,329 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 22,110 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

off side wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,870 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 20,870 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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V221 MHK is a 2000 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V221 MHK, 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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V221 MHK is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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