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GLZ 3171

2000 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 3171
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010

service brake has passed but is in need of attention

Fail 15 Jun 2010 63,713 miles

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

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

service brake has passed but is in need of attention

Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,075 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,229 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 56,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,212 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 51,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,120 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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GLZ 3171 is a 2000 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 GLZ 3171, 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 GLZ 3171 registered?

GLZ 3171 is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GLZ 3171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 3171 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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