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AE51 XBT

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,862 mi
Last recorded71,862 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Mar 2013 71,858 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,138 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,265 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

spare tyre perished and starting to split

Fail 15 Jun 2009 39,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake hoses starting to perish

front brake pads low

spare tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,764 miles

front of vehicle appears to have had extensive accident repairs at some time.

Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front of vehicle appears to have had extensive accident repairs at some time.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,251 miles

front of car appears to have had substantial accident repairs.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,298 miles

front of vehicle appears to have had accident repairs of dubious quality.

Fail 8 Jun 2006 33,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front of vehicle appears to have had extensive accident repairs of dubious quality.

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 XBT is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBT, 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

How do I check the history of AE51 XBT?

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What year was AE51 XBT registered?

AE51 XBT is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is AE51 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XBT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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