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AF51 VZZ

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,648 mi
Last recorded70,648 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 70,648 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle signs of corrosion.

Fail 6 Oct 2018 70,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also power steering appears to have a slight leak. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle signs of corrosion.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,097 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,080 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Fail 13 Oct 2017 61,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front bottom arm back bush slight play

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,243 miles

Both front bottom wish bone required shortly

corrosion to both inner sills

slight P.A.S leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,483 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight buckle nearside front wheel rim

Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,453 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight weep from clutch master cylinder pipe at reservoir end

play within o/s steering rack gaitor, suspect o/s tie rod ball joint worn. strongly recommend new PAS rack

Fail 5 Sep 2011 22,453 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight weep from clutch master cylinder pipe at reservoir end

play within o/s steering rack gaitor, suspect o/s tie rod ball joint worn. strongly recommend new PAS rack

Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,572 miles

Both rear tyres very perished but not exposing casing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,129 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,092 miles

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

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 VZZ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

AF51 VZZ is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AF51 VZZ safe to buy?

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