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ABZ 4062

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,982 mi
Last recorded82,982 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 4062
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

both front chassis slightly corroded

both front floors slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 82,729 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

both front chassis slightly corroded

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2009

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,093 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 56,093 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,045 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 51,044 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,548 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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ABZ 4062 is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 52,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABZ 4062, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABZ 4062 registered?

ABZ 4062 is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is ABZ 4062 safe to buy?

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