2001 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · Y492 BPE
2001 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 44,119 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
Y492 BPE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/06/2023
- 44,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y492 BPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Ka (Y492 BPE) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
Y492 BPE Mileage History
- 30/05/202243,409 mi
- 31/05/202243,418 mi+9 mi
- 09/06/202344,119 mi+701 mi
Average of roughly 691 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Ford Ford Ka Mk1 (PR)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (Y492 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as Y492BPE.
FORD
TRANSIT
HYUNDAI
ACCENT
PEUGEOT
206
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
PEUGEOT
RENAULT
CLIO
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
VOLVO
C70
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
HONDA
F6C
FIAT
PUNTO
PEUGEOT
306
FORD KA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.