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BG51 PLO

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,683 mi
Last recorded67,683 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 PLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,683 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear inner sill has slight traces of filler/undersealed

O/s & n/s front & rear brake pipes covered with grease

O/s & n/s front chassis box has slight surface rust

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front/rear/centre outer sill has slight traces of filler/undersealed

Offside rear chassis box by the axle slight traces of filler/undersealed

Surface rust by the fuel cap area

Fail 2 Dec 2014 67,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Surface rust by the fuel cap area

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s & n/s front & rear brake pipes covered with grease

O/s & n/s front chassis box has slight surface rust

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 54,213 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 54,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s/f wheel arch trim loose/clips missing

oil leak/possible rocker cover gasket

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,783 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 53,782 miles

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

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

battery loose

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads low

front brakes require checking

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,841 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 52,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,050 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,619 miles

n/s rear tyre outer tread to wall cracked, but not showing brading.

wiper blade ends torn.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 39,612 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre outer tread to wall cracked, but not showing brading.

wiper blade ends torn.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,678 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,678 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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BG51 PLO is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BG51 PLO, 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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BG51 PLO is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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