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W648 VMJ

2000 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,208 mi
Last recorded85,208 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 VMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both side front top mounting strut have lateral movement

Fail 16 Jan 2019 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine has a coolant leak, coolant level, expansion tank empty.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both side front top mounting strut have lateral movement

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,373 miles

all suspension components corroded

extensive welding repairs carried out

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2018 74,370 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,805 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,392 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 69,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,905 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2010 57,777 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,132 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 54,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,070 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 45,568 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W648 VMJ is a 2000 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W648 VMJ, 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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W648 VMJ is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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