2001 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · 60 NEW
2001 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 36,147 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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60 NEW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2024
- 36,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
60 NEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Ka (60 NEW) between September 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
60 NEW Mileage History
- 06/09/20067,730 mi
- 29/08/20079,291 mi+1,561 mi
- 22/08/200811,095 mi+1,804 mi
- 06/08/200912,277 mi+1,182 mi
- 02/08/201013,213 mi+936 mi
- 14/07/201114,037 mi+824 mi
- 16/07/201215,041 mi+1,004 mi
- 16/07/201215,044 mi+3 mi
- 16/07/201315,802 mi+758 mi
- 16/07/201315,802 mi
- 17/07/201416,472 mi+670 mi
- 30/07/201517,139 mi+667 mi
- 02/08/201617,751 mi+612 mi
- 26/07/201718,184 mi+433 mi
- 27/07/201818,650 mi+466 mi
- 23/07/201918,943 mi+293 mi
- 06/08/202018,948 mi+5 mi
- 15/09/202123,124 mi+4,176 mi
- 15/09/202123,124 mi
- 19/07/202225,306 mi+2,182 mi
- 25/07/202225,306 mi
- 07/07/202328,060 mi+2,754 mi
- 10/07/202328,060 mi
- 17/07/202436,147 mi+8,087 mi
Average of roughly 1,591 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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