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BC51 KYK

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,724 mi
Last recorded40,724 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2015 40,724 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sills o/s and n/s (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,250 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,423 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 27,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,565 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 25,697 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 22,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,854 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 14,091 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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BC51 KYK is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BC51 KYK, 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 BC51 KYK registered?

BC51 KYK is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is BC51 KYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 KYK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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