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2001 FORD KA
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- Registration OV51PVW
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering arm before track rod end, has excessive free play detected at the road wheel (2.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced area marked in yellow chalk, area surrounding rear offside axle beam bush (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,296 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020 28 Jun 202626 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 56,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,754 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
12 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner arch corroded inside boot (2.4.A.3)
- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front track rod end and inner tie rod end extra play (2.2.B.1f)
- Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s + o/s rear inner arch corroded excessively near shocker and petrol pipe and rear bumper bracket on side (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front inner chassis leg corroded near shocker absober + inner arch corroded near brake pipes and splash guard (2.4.A.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion in progress
6 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,125 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion in progres
10 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,722 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2016 28 Jun 202625 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner arch corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s+o/s front shock absorber top bush worn extra play at top (2.7.4)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear to front inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion corrosion in progres (6.1.B.2)
19 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,929 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2015 28 Jun 202625 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,438 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014 28 Jun 202631 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
29 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,857 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
29 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
27 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,307 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
27 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,307 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
1 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,132 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
21 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,007 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
6 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,819 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2009 28 Jun 202624 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,526 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,751 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2007 28 Jun 20269 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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OV51PVW was registered on 2001-09-29
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