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V227 MHK

2000 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,991 mi
Last recorded91,991 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 MHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,991 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 91,828 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated foot well (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2019 86,485 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,122 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 78,112 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,554 miles

Corrosion to under body

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

all brake hoses perished

Pass 27 Aug 2016 62,358 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 62,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 578,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,317 miles

osf headlamp slight misting

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 53,313 miles

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

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

osf headlamp slight misting

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 48,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 43,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 35,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 28,790 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,258 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,116 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,861 miles

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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V227 MHK is a 2000 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V227 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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V227 MHK is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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