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BG51 XMM

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

24,343 mi
Last recorded24,343 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 XMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 24,343 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of Rear seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of Rear seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rotted within 30cm of Front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of Rear seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil level low

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 26 Sep 2018 23,583 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 6 Oct 2017 23,348 miles

early signs of corrosion to the o/s centre outer sill area

Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 22,684 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 22,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps lamp missing (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,388 miles

early signs of corrosion to the n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,018 miles

some light corrosion to sills

Fail 9 Oct 2013 22,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

some light corrosion to sills

Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,500 miles

very early signs of corrosion to outer sills

Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,116 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 21,116 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 19,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 19,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 19,502 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,331 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,630 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 17,630 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 XMM is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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