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V234 MGM

2000 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,183 mi
Last recorded68,183 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 MGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,183 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,410 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 52,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,121 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 37,244 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 37,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,356 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,502 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,205 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,407 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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V234 MGM is a 2000 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V234 MGM, 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 V234 MGM registered?

V234 MGM is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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