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K4 LKL

2000 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,639 mi
Last recorded85,639 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 LKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2011 85,639 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

air filter housing insecure

underside and sills in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,750 miles

under vehicle in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,947 miles

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

rear no plate cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2009 66,906 miles

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

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

front brake discs deteriorated on inner faces ( recd replacement)

rear no plate cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,390 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 61,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,055 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 54,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 47,365 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 47,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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K4 LKL is a 2000 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K4 LKL, 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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K4 LKL is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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