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GD02 PYU

2000 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

80,336 mi
Last recorded80,336 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 PYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2016 80,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

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

both rear beam bushes worn

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,909 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 75,895 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 75,870 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

play/wear strut top mounts.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 75,858 miles

Steering rack gaiter split o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment o/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outter sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outter sill (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s (2.2.A.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s door shut (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f & n/s/f chassis leg(floor pan) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner wing/sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outter sill holed (2.4.A.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread rear (6.3.4b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/ outter sill rusty/weak (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s sill flange rusted (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/ outter sill rusty/weak (5.2.6)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed n/s/f (5.2.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f mounts rusted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s rearmost chassis leg rusted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r chassis legs rusted. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r inner wing holed (fuel cap/filler)

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls & tread.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant low.

servo operation poor.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 71,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

coolant low.

servo operation poor.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,432 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs poor condition

powersteering pipes slightly corroded

rear numberplate damaged

rear tyres perished and worn

steering rack damp

underside of vehicle is corroded but not considered excessive

windscreen scratched

Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,432 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs poor condition

powersteering pipes slightly corroded

rear numberplate damaged

rear tyres perished and worn

steering rack damp

underside of vehicle is corroded but not considered excessive

windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,470 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

wiper blades smeary

Fail 15 Nov 2012 64,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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)

wiper blades smeary

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,644 miles

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

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2011 60,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,418 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 54,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,069 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 47,066 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,216 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 40,216 miles

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,545 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 28,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 18,594 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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GD02 PYU is a 2000 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 GD02 PYU, 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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GD02 PYU is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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