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AV51 KKD

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

23,412 mi
Last recorded23,412 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 23,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cracking and close to limits

vehicle weak

Pass 6 May 2014 20,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle weak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 20,542 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle weak

Pass 2 May 2013 17,620 miles

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

various repaires/corrosion floor,sills ( inner and outer ),rear chassis also.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 17,620 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

various repaires/corrosion floor,sills ( inner and outer ),rear chassis also.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 12,573 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sills are rusted and weak

water in the o/s head light

Fail 27 Nov 2012 12,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sills are rusted and weak

water in the o/s head light

Pass 1 Dec 2011 681 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar bushes are worn

front lower suspension arms mounting bushes are worn

front tyre wear is uneven

front wheel trims are damaged

n/s front brake is slower to release

n/s front chassis rail is rusted and weak

n/s hand brake is slow to operate

n/s rear chassis is rusted and weak

o/s head light is wet inside

panel damage

Fail 30 Nov 2011 679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar bushes are worn

front lower suspension arms mounting bushes are worn

front tyre wear is uneven

front wheel trims are damaged

n/s front brake is slower to release

n/s front chassis rail is rusted and weak

n/s hand brake is slow to operate

n/s rear chassis is rusted and weak

o/s head light is wet inside

panel damage

Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front strut top mountings worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

dent in the o/s door

rear chassis sections and front floors are rusting

spare wheel is corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,466 miles

Oil leak

spare wheel stud holes are corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2008 65,466 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

spare wheel stud holes are corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,560 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn low and pitted slightly

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2007 52,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn low and pitted slightly

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,530 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,792 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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AV51 KKD is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KKD, 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 KKD is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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