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A15 HBT

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,036 mi
Last recorded51,036 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 HBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 51,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 May 2013 51,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,924 miles

Brake servive recommended. - Rear.

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)

Welded repaired areas at sills and under floor heavily coated in paint/underseal

Fail 30 May 2012 46,924 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,263 miles

Front bumper insecure

front bonnet sligthly damaged

front chassis slighty damaged

near side sligthly damaged headlight

Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,148 miles

handbrake travel long

Fail 3 Aug 2010 34,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel long

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,756 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 29,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,400 miles

Battery insecure

full exhaust system corroded

lower arm bush starting to lift

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Aug 2008 26,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure

full exhaust system corroded

lower arm bush starting to lift

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,739 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 24,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR WIPER WORN

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,131 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 24,131 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyre outer walls perished

Pass 13 Jul 2005 23,540 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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A15 HBT is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A15 HBT, 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 A15 HBT registered?

A15 HBT is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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