2001 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · YN51 FBA
2001 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 68,189 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN51 FBA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/11/2021
- 68,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 35 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN51 FBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Ford Ka (YN51 FBA) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cord on inside (5.2.3”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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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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