MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear boot floor/chassis area corroded
heavy corrosion to under side of car
play in both front top strut mounts
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside boot floor corroded
bulk head starting to corrode
underside off vehicle heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside boot floor corroded
bulk head starting to corrode
underside off vehicle heavily corroded
OSR inner wheel arch corroded
Slight play in top strut mounts
Anti roll bar bushes worn
Heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Anti roll bar bushes worn
Heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle
OSR inner wheel arch corroded
Slight play in top strut mounts
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to under side of car
os sill corroded
osr inner wheel arch corroded
play in both front top strut mounts
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to under side of car
os sill corroded
osr inner wheel arch corroded
play in both front top strut mounts
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to under side of car
play in both front top strut mounts
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to under side of car
play in both front top strut mounts
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exstensive repairs on corrosion prev-done and corrosion still poor
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear ends of the chassis corroded
surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in various places
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear ends of the chassis corroded
surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in various places
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
screw in offside rear tyre and outer side wall slightly deteriorated
surface corrosion to offside front floor,offside rear chassis and nearside outer sill areas
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
screw in offside rear tyre and outer side wall slightly deteriorated
surface corrosion to offside front floor,offside rear chassis and nearside outer sill areas
advise surface corrosion to both front subframe wishbone arm mount area
slight play in nearside front top suspension mount
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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V357 KCV is a 2000 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 V357 KCV, 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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V357 KCV is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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