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W199 KDA

2000 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

274,325 mi
Last recorded274,325 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 KDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 274,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 272,796 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 272,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 253,652 miles

near side rear door handle broken

slight oil leak from sump

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

vehicle undersealed unable to inspect the brake pipes correctley

Pass 26 Feb 2010 250,478 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 250,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

TAXI TEST : EXESS OIL LEAKS

movement in both front kingpins

offside mirror cracked

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 May 2009 234,365 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 234,365 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

throttle has been adjusted to reduce revs and exhaust emissions

Pass 25 Feb 2009 228,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 211,195 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

movement in both king pins

Fail 27 Feb 2008 211,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

movement in both king pins

Pass 20 Feb 2007 196,442 miles

grease over all front suspension & brake pipes

slight free play in steering wheel

slight movement in offside front king pin

Pass 27 Feb 2006 156,857 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 156,857 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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W199 KDA is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 288,958 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 Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W199 KDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W199 KDA registered?

W199 KDA is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W199 KDA safe to buy?

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