2001 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · X542 AGU
2001 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 30,636 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X542 AGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 30,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X542 AGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Ka (X542 AGU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
X542 AGU Mileage History
- 07/09/202226,315 mi
- 20/10/202326,328 mi+13 mi
- 18/10/202429,738 mi+3,410 mi
- 26/09/202530,636 mi+898 mi
Average of roughly 1,415 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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