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AD51 CVB

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,074 mi
Last recorded67,074 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 CVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2012 67,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre becoming low on tread

rear axle beam outer mounting bushes worn - movement becoming excessive

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

fuel filter corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2012 67,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre becoming low on tread

rear axle beam outer mounting bushes worn - movement becoming excessive

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

fuel filter corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,126 miles

top mount free play close to excess

Fail 27 Nov 2010 60,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

top mount free play close to excess

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,475 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 49,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,817 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show extensive play.

off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

off side front door mirror glass damaged.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 42,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show extensive play.

off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

off side front door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,743 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power assisted steering rack and associated pipes show fluid contamination.

Fail 18 Nov 2006 31,398 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake hose/pipe at master cylindar shows fluid contamination.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear.

near side rear tyre is perished.

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.

off side rear tyre perished with splits at the tread.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 25,502 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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AD51 CVB is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AD51 CVB, 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.

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What year was AD51 CVB registered?

AD51 CVB is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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