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This 2001 FORD KA has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 44,079 miles 2 weeks ago on Monday 10th August 2026 at 15:31.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 25th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

BN51CHY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH AUGUST 202744,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Both Shocks Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH AUGUST 202644,077 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Wheel Arch/ Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Wheel Arch Corroded And Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Both Shocks Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH JULY 202525TH AUGUST 202643,868 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED8TH AUGUST 202425TH AUGUST 202543,587 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH AUGUST 202443,587 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Chassis Leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED17TH AUGUST 202325TH AUGUST 202443,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202225TH AUGUST 202342,139 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH AUGUST 202125TH AUGUST 202241,477 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy Both Bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Both Rear Shock Absorbers Heavily Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Wheel Arch Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Both Track Rod End Securing Nuts Split Pins Missing
  10. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Both Outer Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED11TH AUGUST 202141,477 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy Both Bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Both Rear Shock Absorbers Heavily Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Wheel Arch Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Inadequately Repaired Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Both Track Rod End Securing Nuts Split Pins Missing
  13. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Both Outer Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED29TH JULY 202025TH AUGUST 202140,886 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wing Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 201925TH AUGUST 202040,562 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Offside & Nearside Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED7TH AUGUST 201940,562 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Offside & Nearside Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Offside & Nearside Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 201825TH AUGUST 201940,007 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED2ND AUGUST 201840,003 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201725TH AUGUST 201839,591 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment Offside & Nearside Front (2.5.a.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
FAILED10TH AUGUST 201739,591 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Offside & Nearside Front (2.4.a.3)
  2. FAIL - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Offside & Nearside Front (2.4.a.3)
  3. FAIL - Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Offside & Nearside Rear (2.4.a.3)
PASSED9TH AUGUST 201625TH AUGUST 201738,875 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment Offside & Nearside Front (2.5.a.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
FAILED9TH AUGUST 201638,875 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment Offside & Nearside Front (2.5.a.1c)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201525TH AUGUST 201638,204 MI
FAILED13TH AUGUST 201538,204 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (7.1.2)
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201425TH AUGUST 201537,151 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Splitting.
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Axle Bushes Slightly Deteriorated.
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Crossmember Corroded.
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201325TH AUGUST 201435,824 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201225TH AUGUST 201333,960 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED21ST AUGUST 201233,960 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. USER ENTERED - Front Chassis Corroded Inside Arch On Both Sides
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201125TH AUGUST 201232,027 MI
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201025TH AUGUST 201130,699 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 200925TH AUGUST 201028,963 MI
PASSED21ST AUGUST 200825TH AUGUST 200926,975 MI
PASSED23RD AUGUST 200725TH AUGUST 200825,066 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 200625TH AUGUST 200721,710 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN51CHY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

BN51CHY MOT Comments

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BN51CHY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 44,079 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,763 miles

BN51CHY FAQs

This Ford Ka with registration BN51CHY was manufactured on Thursday 6th September 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 44,079 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 1,763 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Ford Ka beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN51CHY has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Ka has had 91 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 10 Major, 1 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Ka is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does BN51CHY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 BN51CHY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN51CHY Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 BN51CHY does have Tax. Read more

When does BN51CHY Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN51CHY will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN51CHY MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN51CHY will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 25th August 2027. Read more

When did BN51CHY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN51CHY was on Monday 10th August 2026 at 15:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN51CHY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for BN51CHY we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN51CHY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for BN51CHY we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN51CHY?

BN51CHY is registered as a 2001 Ford Ka. Read more

How many miles has BN51CHY done?

The odometer reading for BN51CHY at the last MOT in August 2026 was 44,079 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,763 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN51CHY?

The vehicle BN51CHY was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 6th September 2001. Read more

What colour is BN51CHY?

The official colour of BN51CHY is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BN51CHY have?

BN51CHY has a 1.3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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