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GCZ 8606

2000 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,172 mi
Last recorded44,172 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 8606
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,172 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 44,171 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,613 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 39,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

185/55/14 X4

NSF CHASIS S/CORR

PLASTIC BONNET HANDLE MISSING

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

S/CORR BOTH OUTER SILLS

S/CORR OSF FLOOR

SLIGHT MARKS ON W/SCREEN

Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,762 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 25,942 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,264 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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GCZ 8606 is a 2000 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GCZ 8606, 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 GCZ 8606 registered?

GCZ 8606 is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 8606 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 8606 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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