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V115 DTV

2000 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,423 mi
Last recorded54,423 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV115 DTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,423 miles

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

front brake imbalance

Fail 18 Feb 2012 54,423 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake imbalance

Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,892 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 45,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,501 miles

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 42,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,116 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 34,116 miles

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

general brakepipe corrosion.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,455 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slight markings

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,572 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,238 miles

Rear tyres approaching treadwear bars and cracking †Front wishbone front bushes unbonded

Fail 25 Jan 2006 74,238 miles

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

Rear tyres approaching treadwear bars and cracking †Front wishbone front bushes unbonded

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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V115 DTV is a 2000 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V115 DTV, 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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What year was V115 DTV registered?

V115 DTV is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V115 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V115 DTV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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