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BK51 YBY

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,785 mi
Last recorded83,785 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,785 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroding/rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2014 83,731 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroding/rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,232 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,821 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering rack seal slighty leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2011 63,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

steering rack seal slighty leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,032 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,562 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 53,562 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,933 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 44,040 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,040 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,505 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 40,505 miles

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

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

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 YBY is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK51 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

BK51 YBY is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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