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BK51 VFA

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,253 mi
Last recorded30,253 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,253 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 30,253 miles

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,816 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 20,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 20,797 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 192,240 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,907 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 14,051 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,055 miles

small cut in offside fronttyre outer wall

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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BK51 VFA is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK51 VFA, 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 BK51 VFA registered?

BK51 VFA is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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