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AK51 HKO

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,239 mi
Last recorded60,239 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis starting to corrode (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 60,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/R14 75T (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Advise both front brake discs corroded

Advise nearside rear inner wheel arch badly corroded

Advise nearside rear tyre perished

Advise offside front chassie rail corroded

Advise offside rear outer sill corroded

Advise oil leak

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,296 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 54,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,509 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,831 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seats (belts not tested)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 48,831 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seats (belts not tested)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 47,517 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,517 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,761 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,253 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,771 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,664 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 34,547 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake in balance 23% when tested (max 25%).

slight movement from n/s track rod.

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 HKO is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK51 HKO, 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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AK51 HKO is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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