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V348 GOT

2000 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,950 mi
Last recorded11,950 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 GOT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 11,950 miles

Both front strut top mounts have play on limit.

Both front wishbone inner bushes deteriorating.

Both inner and outer sills rusty.

Both rear chassis rails rusty.

Crack in windscreen.

Offside quarter panel rusty.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 2,285 miles

Both headlight lens have condensation.

Both sills have surface rust.

Many old welded patches throughout vehicle.

Nearside front and both rear strut top mountings have play on limit.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 95,973 miles

Both middle chassis rails in rusty condition and heavily undersealed.

Both outer sills have surface rust.

Both rear and nearside front strut top mountings have slight play.

Both rear inner sill ends rusty.

Front brake disc,s rusty and in poor condition.

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside headlight lens condensated.

Offside door step area rusty.

Offside middle floor pan area rusty.

Offside rear chassis rail near suspension mount in very rusty and poor condition.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,068 miles

Both front wishbone inner bushes cracking.

Both rear strut top mountings have play.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Offside door step area has surface rust.

Offside outer sill has surface rust.

Rear brake have slight increase decrease.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 91,068 miles

Both front wishbone inner bushes cracking.

Both rear strut top mountings have play.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside door step area has surface rust.

Offside outer sill has surface rust.

Rear brake have slight increase decrease.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 86,110 miles

Both front strut top mounts have slight play.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,500 miles

Nearside outer sill rusty.

Both middle chassis rails very rusty.

Front brake pads worn low.

Front exhaust bracket in poor condition.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Rear number plate cracked.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Both middle chassis rails very rusty.

Front brake pads worn low.

Front exhaust bracket in poor condition.

Nearside outer sill rusty.

No oil found in engine.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

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

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,196 miles

please be advised that front and rear brake hoses are lightly perished.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 78,196 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

please be advised that front and rear brake hoses are lightly perished.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

welding repairs to right sill and floor

Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,070 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 65,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 57,666 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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V348 GOT is a 2000 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V348 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 V348 GOT registered?

V348 GOT is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V348 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V348 GOT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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