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V233 FSG

2000 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,307 mi
Last recorded55,307 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 FSG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,307 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 55,162 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front wipers torn/ reg reg plate broken

both wishbone bushes perished

front brake discs pads worn scored

fuel tank & filter corroded, slight blow exhaust join

ns door sticking, pas pipes badly corroded

nsf wheel inner rim damaged

nsr brake hose perished, nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

play osf roll bar link

play osr strut top, suspect axle bushes seperating

some dents scratches corrosion, both outer sills corroded

sump pan corroded / oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,501 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 46,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished,nsr flexi hose perished

front discs worn,discoloured

front exhaust hanger deteriorated

fuel tank and filter corroded

ns wing mirror cracked

osf tyre close to legal limit 3/2mm

rear numberplate cracked

rocker damp , pas pipes badly corroded ,sump badly corroded

suspect blow at manifold area

wishbone rear bushes split

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,837 miles

exhaust corroded at hangers

front brake discs worn

front suspension wishbone rear bushes perished

fuel tank corroded

handbrake high

n/sr parking brake performanc low

power steering pipes corroded

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,617 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 29,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front 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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V233 FSG is a 2000 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V233 FSG, 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 V233 FSG registered?

V233 FSG is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V233 FSG safe to buy?

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