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AF51 UZX

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,787 mi
Last recorded54,787 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 54,787 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 53,254 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive + water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 51,110 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 49,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 47,851 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 47,839 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill end behind plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,895 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 46,876 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 44,992 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 43,848 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 42,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 40,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,582 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 36,922 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,102 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,569 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,681 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,039 miles

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

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,713 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,806 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight oil leak from power steering reservoir area

Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,205 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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AF51 UZX is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AF51 UZX, 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 AF51 UZX registered?

AF51 UZX is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AF51 UZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 UZX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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