MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,728 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
off side outer sill/door step areas show weakness due to corrosion.
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front anti roll bar near side link arm upper boot split.
near side front chassis section shows weakness due to corrosion.
near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.
near side front lower swivel joint boot split.
near side rear service brake shows a low performance effort.
off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.
off side rear service brake shows a low performance effort.
parking brake lever shows travel.
slight rust front chassis
slight wear in front wishbone bushes
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight rust front chassis
slight wear in front wishbone bushes
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear brake very slight bind
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V278 MHK is a 2000 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 V278 MHK, 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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V278 MHK is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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