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V291 GOT

2000 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,508 mi
Last recorded45,508 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 GOT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2014 45,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S AND O/S/F FLOOR PANS CORRODED

N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 8 May 2013 43,073 miles

CORROTION FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS CRACKING ON REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 41,157 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 1 May 2012 41,157 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,900 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre inner sidewall perished

o/s wiper poor

slight corrosion on o/s/r sill inner

slight exhaust blow front pipe joint

Pass 6 May 2010 36,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished on inner sidewalls.

n/s wiper poor

o/s door check strap loose

rear exhaust mount splitting

slight oil leak from gearchange linkage seal

Fail 6 May 2010 36,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on inner sidewalls.

n/s wiper poor

o/s door check strap loose

rear exhaust mount splitting

slight oil leak from gearchange linkage seal

Pass 14 May 2009 34,481 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 34,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,831 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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V291 GOT is a 2000 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V291 GOT, 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 V291 GOT registered?

V291 GOT is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V291 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V291 GOT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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