2001 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · X357 DEF
2001 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 79,646 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jun 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X357 DEF Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2010
- 79,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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X357 DEF Mileage History
- 03/05/200635,316 mi
- 18/04/200747,128 mi+11,812 mi
- 18/04/200747,128 mi
- 09/06/200857,721 mi+10,593 mi
- 05/06/200969,516 mi+11,795 mi
- 05/06/200969,516 mi
- 01/06/201079,646 mi+10,130 mi
- 01/06/201079,646 mi
Average of roughly 10,866 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
X357 DEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Ka (X357 DEF) between May 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”.
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