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AT51 BXU

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,736 mi
Last recorded63,736 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2013 63,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,736 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 59,579 miles

sills a litlle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,458 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,871 miles

ADVISE - N/S/R SHOCK LEAKING - N/S/F TYRE VERY LOW - N/S/F TIE ROD WORN

Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,917 miles

ADVISE - PLAY IN N/S/F TIE ROD - N/S/R SHOCK DAMP - CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT FLOORS AND BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,820 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 46,435 miles

Advise front wipers not clearing well

Advise n/s/r shock absorber damp

Advise rear tyres heavily perished

Advise wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,212 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,826 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 32,794 miles

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive 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)

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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AT51 BXU is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AT51 BXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AT51 BXU registered?

AT51 BXU is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is AT51 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 BXU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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