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AF51 WGV

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,476 mi
Last recorded91,476 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 WGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both inner sills shows signs of repair

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,232 miles

both nerar side and off side rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general corrosion to underside and outer sills

Fail 21 Feb 2014 70,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general corrosion to underside and outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,103 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 62,081 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,786 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 57,775 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,055 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,254 miles

165/65x13 tyres front, 155/65x13 tyres rear

Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,394 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 42,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,023 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 33,660 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 WGV is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

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

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