MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BK51 YBY safe to buy?
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