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W201 KDA

2000 Metrocab Auto

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

371,521 mi
Last recorded371,521 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 KDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 371,521 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 371,517 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 354,290 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 354,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2016 338,308 miles

Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

Front coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 331,366 miles

Offside foot brake lower than nearside

vehicle has oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 331,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing wire or split pin mising (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing nut missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bolt appears loose (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside foot brake lower than nearside

vehicle has oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 324,780 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 324,780 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 29 Aug 2014 314,338 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 301,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 284,735 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 283,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 251,591 miles

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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W201 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 W201 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 W201 KDA registered?

W201 KDA is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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