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K56 YTA

2001 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,649 mi
Last recorded41,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK56 YTA
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 41,649 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 41,648 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2025 41,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 41,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 40,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,091 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 40,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 38,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,377 miles

Slight play in both front susspension top mounts

Pass 3 Oct 2016 37,514 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,712 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 34,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 31,603 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 31,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,022 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,595 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,581 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,094 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,479 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,817 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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K56 YTA is a 2001 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K56 YTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K56 YTA registered?

K56 YTA is a 2001 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is K56 YTA safe to buy?

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