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VK51 NKW

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,333 mi
Last recorded69,333 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 NKW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 69,333 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,012 miles

Exhaust Back box in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2024 67,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported DANGEROUS clamp broken away from chassis close to wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported DANGEROUS Clamp broken away from chassis close to wheel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 64,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,211 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

previous welding repairs to sills.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,257 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,643 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,861 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 43,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front washer jet not hitting screen

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,454 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,749 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 38,745 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,631 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,757 miles

Corrosion to exhaust back box.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 34,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to exhaust back box.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,298 miles

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,309 miles

front tyres 3mm worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,843 miles

wear in steering joints

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,698 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,351 miles

see test 821823967226

Fail 20 Sep 2007 18,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres close to limits...

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,625 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe / small crack n/s/r light lense

Pass 22 Sep 2005 13,636 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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VK51 NKW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK51 NKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK51 NKW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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