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AE51 AYC

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,615 mi
Last recorded85,615 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,931 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 58,393 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,187 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,357 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AE51 AYC is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE51 AYC, 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 AE51 AYC registered?

AE51 AYC is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is AE51 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 AYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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