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AF51 VAM

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,280 mi
Last recorded90,280 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2013 90,280 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both front flexible brake hoses cracking

both rear tyres heavy cracking and tread getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,063 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,897 miles

O/S outer sill weak.

Windscreen scored but still acceptable.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 76,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S outer sill weak.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen scored but still acceptable.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,460 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,145 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,796 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,540 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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AF51 VAM is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

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

Is AF51 VAM safe to buy?

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