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BG51 SOE

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,998 mi
Last recorded60,998 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 SOE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Fail 20 Oct 2018 60,964 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,586 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to rear bumper

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Fail 21 Oct 2017 57,575 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to rear bumper

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,420 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated starting to leak (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 53,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush torn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated also loose (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated starting to leak (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bushes deteriorating (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear bump stop missing and shock cover missing

Rear rear door difficult to open at times

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damaged rear bumper

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,766 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 26,673 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 14,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,242 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 12,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 10,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,859 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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BG51 SOE is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG51 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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