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A113 BBB

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,208 mi
Last recorded37,208 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA113 BBB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 37,208 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 37,205 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 37,068 miles

Front Upper Slight movement in both top shocker bushes.

Pass 13 Feb 2021 36,653 miles

Front Upper Slight Movement In Both Top Suspension Mounts.

Pass 15 Feb 2020 35,900 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 34,956 miles

Front Corrosion Showing To O/s/f And N/s/f Floors

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion Showing To Inner And Outer Sill

Pass 3 Feb 2018 34,163 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 34,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 33,342 miles

Please Note Corrosion Showing To Exhaust

Please Note Fine Craking To Both Rear Tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2016 32,905 miles

Please note corrsion showing o/s/f n/s/f Floor

Please note corrsion showing o/s/r n/sr inner sill

Pass 7 Feb 2015 32,353 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 30,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,452 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 28,452 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 27,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 26,837 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 26,837 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 25,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 22,768 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,966 miles

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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A113 BBB is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A113 BBB, 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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A113 BBB is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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