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EM51 KEL

2020 Ford Ka

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

2,168 mi
Last recorded2,168 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM51 KEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 2,168 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 54,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 1,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 1,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 49,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 1,569 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 46,391 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 1,214 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 44,893 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 43,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 42,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,733 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 41,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 32,734 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,538 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 20,538 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 17,458 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 11,887 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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EM51 KEL is a 2020 Ford Ka in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EM51 KEL, 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 6 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EM51 KEL registered?

EM51 KEL is a 2020 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 November 2020.

Is EM51 KEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM51 KEL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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