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2001 FORD KA
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- Registration OV51PPU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2001
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
24 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,182 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,255 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2012 26 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,275 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2011 26 Jun 202627 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 18,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
9 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 9,484 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
5 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 9,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
28 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 98,525 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2009 26 Jun 202628 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 98,525 MI
26 Jun 20262 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 91,020 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 91,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 79,037 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2007 26 Jun 202625 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 67,021 MI
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OV51PPU was registered on 2001-09-29
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