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BD51 BVJ

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,107 mi
Last recorded22,107 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,107 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 11,656 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,983 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,703 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 77,098 miles

o/s/r chassis leg corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f top suspension mount worn

o/s/f and n/s/f wish bone rear bushes seperating

Pass 24 Nov 2008 77,098 miles

n/s/f top suspension mount worn

o/s/f and n/s/f wish bone rear bushes seperating

o/s/r chassis leg corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2007 66,071 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,071 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,761 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 36,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 36,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BD51 BVJ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD51 BVJ, 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 BD51 BVJ registered?

BD51 BVJ is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BD51 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 BVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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