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V268 LON

2000 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,765 mi
Last recorded68,765 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 LON
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 68,765 miles

front a.r.b mounting bushes worn

front tyres wearing off slightly on inner edges

oil leak(s) on engine

rear suspension cradle mounting bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,765 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front a.r.b mounting bushes worn

front tyres wearing off slightly on inner edges

oil leak(s) on engine

rear suspension cradle mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2008 58,247 miles

both side bottom arm rear bushes starting to unbond

both sills starting to rust

brake pads not checked

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 14 Feb 2008 58,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both side bottom arm rear bushes starting to unbond

both sills starting to rust

brake pads not checked

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,941 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 47,940 miles

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

1 both front flexey hoses starting to crack †2 brake pads not checked †3 slight oil leak from engine †4 both side bottom arm rear bushes starting to unbond

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,146 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 39,146 miles

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

1 both front suspension lower arm rear bushes unbonding †2 front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn †3 exhaust corroding around centre to rear joint

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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V268 LON is a 2000 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V268 LON, 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 V268 LON registered?

V268 LON is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V268 LON safe to buy?

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