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AK51 HFZ

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,709 mi
Last recorded93,709 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,600 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 89,600 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,727 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 81,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,207 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,645 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 70,645 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 64,072 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 64,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,021 miles

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

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

windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Jun 2009 58,001 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,859 miles

Centre Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,112 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 32,112 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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AK51 HFZ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK51 HFZ, 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 AK51 HFZ registered?

AK51 HFZ is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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