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BF51 UPW

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,167 mi
Last recorded66,167 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UPW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,167 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 66,167 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,237 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,609 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,556 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,606 miles

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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,501 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,797 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,006 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,006 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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BF51 UPW is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BF51 UPW, 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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BF51 UPW is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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