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V280 HDL

2000 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

4,906 mi
Last recorded4,906 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 HDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 4,906 miles

Engine oil added prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Unable to inspect front brake pads , advise further inspection

corrosion at underside of vehicle, front and rear, advise attention

front windscreen wiper rubbers beginning to split

offside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 3,351 miles

Engine oil added prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle underbody generally corroded at front and rear

Fail 24 Sep 2014 3,351 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil added prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle underbody generally corroded at front and rear

Pass 31 Aug 2013 99,994 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front outer washer jets not working

offside front tyre outer tread worn

pas pipes at underside of vehicle corroded

sidewalls of offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

spare tyre flat

vehicle underbody generally corroded front and rear

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,580 miles

N.s rear tyre sidewall perished.

O.s and n.s outer windscreen washer jets not functioning.

O.s.f outer tyre sidewall perished.

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

Pas pipes at underside of vehicle are corroded.

Rear number plate cracked/ stained.

Vehicle underbody generally corroded at front and rear.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 96,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

N.s rear tyre sidewall perished.

O.s and n.s outer windscreen washer jets not functioning.

O.s.f outer tyre sidewall perished.

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

Pas pipes at underside of vehicle are corroded.

Rear number plate cracked/ stained.

Vehicle underbody generally corroded at front and rear.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 93,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

nearside front brake noisey

Fail 16 Sep 2010 91,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

nearside front pads noisey

Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,715 miles

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

O/s n/s front wishbone bushes slight wear

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

Structure repairs made to rear sub frame area and o/s n/s seat belt mounting area

Fail 22 Sep 2009 88,715 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/s n/s front wishbone bushes slight wear

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

Structure repairs made to rear sub frame area and o/s n/s seat belt mounting area

Fail 27 Aug 2009 88,619 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 81,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake hoses perished

chassis corroded

exhaust system has a small hole and corroded

front of floor panels corroded

o/s/f wiper split

rear bumper damaged

sills corroded

slight play in both top strut mounts

Fail 17 Jan 2008 81,542 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake hoses perished

chassis corroded

exhaust system has a small hole and corroded

front of floor panels corroded

o/s/f wiper split

rear bumper damaged

sills corroded

slight play in both top strut mounts

Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,898 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both front tyres on limit

crack in front screen outside swept zone

rear chassis sections corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2006 64,439 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 64,439 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V280 HDL is a 2000 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V280 HDL, 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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V280 HDL is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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