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0538BLD

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

65,441 mi
Last recorded65,441 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2006
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration0538BLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2006 65,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

different speed ratings on front tyres to rear

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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0538BLD is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2001 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 52,742 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 0538BLD, 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 25 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 0538BLD registered?

0538BLD is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is 0538BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 0538BLD shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 0538BLD have outstanding finance?

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