2001 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · Y878 AUT
2001 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2001. Recorded mileage 47,517 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y878 AUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2026
- 47,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y878 AUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Ka (Y878 AUT) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))”.
Y878 AUT Mileage History
- 27/06/202447,480 mi
- 28/06/202447,482 mi+2 mi
- 30/06/202547,512 mi+30 mi
- 30/06/202547,512 mi
- 01/07/202647,517 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 5 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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