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V236 GUX

2000 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,127 mi
Last recorded6,127 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 GUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 6,127 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 6,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,406 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,364 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate

front brake discs worn and corroded on faces

nearside front top suspension mount has movement when levered

nearside rear tyre tread is worn close to the legal limit and has cuts on outer wall

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer joint

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,648 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/f sill/floor pan corroded and holed

Fail 16 Mar 2009 65,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/f sill/floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,867 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,231 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 54,204 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,538 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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V236 GUX is a 2000 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V236 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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V236 GUX is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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