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AK51 RUA

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,660 mi
Last recorded67,660 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 RUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,660 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,253 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,326 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 48,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,843 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,071 miles

both sides chassie corroded

play in n/s top suspension mount

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,909 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,608 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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AK51 RUA is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

AK51 RUA is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is AK51 RUA safe to buy?

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