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V289 JBA

2000 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,147 mi
Last recorded55,147 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 JBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,147 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,147 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,539 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 52,531 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,264 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 48,264 miles

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

nearside hand brake low reading

Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,968 miles

Auxillary drive belt cracked

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)

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

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

Surface corrosion to offside body sill

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,599 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,375 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,037 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Jan 2010 26,393 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,386 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,206 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 16,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 14,079 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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V289 JBA is a 2000 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V289 JBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V289 JBA registered?

V289 JBA is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V289 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V289 JBA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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