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V230 GUX

2000 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,536 mi
Last recorded58,536 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV230 GUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 58,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 May 2011 58,526 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,733 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 53,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,995 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,417 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking with age

spare tyre worn below limit

Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,417 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking with age

spare tyre worn below limit

Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,583 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 46,583 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 42,918 miles

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

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

rear brakes need adjusting

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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V230 GUX is a 2000 Ford Ka in Red 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 V230 GUX, 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 V230 GUX registered?

V230 GUX is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V230 GUX safe to buy?

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