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AV51 KGZ

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

9,505 mi
Last recorded9,505 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 KGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2015 9,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not seam welded along bottom edge (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch at rear behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2014 667 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front pads getting low

steering rack damp

Fail 17 Oct 2014 665 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to nearside outer sill

front pads getting low

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 94,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,431 miles

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

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

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

offside outer sill shows corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 80,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,871 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,459 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE TO FAIL BUT WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT AT SERVICE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINT

WIPERS POOR BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,116 miles

REAR TYRES ARE PERSHED

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,414 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 40,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre outer walls starting to crack

strong advice both front wishbone back rubbers starting to wear

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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AV51 KGZ is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV51 KGZ, 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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AV51 KGZ is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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