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BG51 WNC

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,922 mi
Last recorded10,922 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 10,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 4,037 miles

sills and inner sills undersealed n/s and o/s

Pass 6 Dec 2011 721 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 655 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake leaver is starting to get high

offside rear tyre is starting to wear unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2010 92,276 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes are worn and split

Fail 6 Nov 2010 92,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axle mounting bushes are worn and split

Pass 7 Nov 2009 78,033 miles

hand brake is in need off adjustment

rear brake performance is low

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,358 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,891 miles

Nearside 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 18 Nov 2006 47,134 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 36,779 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 WNC is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WNC, 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 BG51 WNC registered?

BG51 WNC is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is BG51 WNC safe to buy?

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