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W203 KDA

2000 Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

492,765 mi
Last recorded492,765 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 KDA
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 492,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggers x3 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggers x2 (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 476,275 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 476,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 460,062 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 442,464 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 425,141 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 407,448 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 407,439 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 385,541 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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W203 KDA is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W203 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 W203 KDA registered?

W203 KDA is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W203 KDA safe to buy?

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