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BB51 HJB

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,663 mi
Last recorded76,663 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB51 HJB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 76,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2013 76,527 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside and near side front floor and chassis rails corroried but not holed

Pass 22 May 2012 71,271 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 71,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 67,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front top suspension mounting has wear & lift at maximum limit & has noisy operation

nearside rear tyre tread perishing &cracking

offside & nearside chassis rails corroded

offside & nearside front brake discs worn & corroded

offside & nearside parking brake cables corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 67,257 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front top suspension mounting has wear & lift at maximum limit & has noisy operation

nearside rear tyre tread perishing &cracking

offside & nearside chassis rails corroded

offside & nearside front brake discs worn & corroded

offside & nearside parking brake cables corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 62,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,518 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn low

o/s and n/s/f chassis rails corroding within 30cm of lower suspension mounts

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner mounting bush worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,502 miles

SMALL NAIL IN THE O/S/R TYRE TREAD

Fail 29 Sep 2006 40,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

n/s/f tyre two deep cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,218 miles

n/s/f tyre two deep cuts in outer sidewall

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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BB51 HJB is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BB51 HJB, 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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BB51 HJB is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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