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BD51 XOK

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,974 mi
Last recorded94,974 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 94,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 90,869 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,740 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 76,334 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,951 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,391 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 57,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 47,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 37,253 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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BD51 XOK is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XOK, 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 XOK registered?

BD51 XOK is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is BD51 XOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 XOK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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