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AV51 PSO

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,665 mi
Last recorded75,665 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 PSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,665 miles

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

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

offside/nearside inner/outer sills corroding

slight play nearside inner steering arm

welding repairs inner/outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,501 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2014 71,501 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,062 miles

corrosion in nearside rear inner bodysill/chassis rail

corrosion in offside front floor strenghthener

corrosion in offside rear chassis rail

corrosion starting in offside rear floor pan

Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,603 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion in nearside rear inner bodysill/chassis rail

corrosion in offside front floor strenghthener

corrosion in offside rear chassis rail

corrosion starting in offside rear floor pan

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front of floorpan blistered ;

nearside front and offside front chassis legs blistered ;

nearside rear tyre perished ;

Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,849 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front of floorpan blistered ;

nearside front and offside front chassis legs blistered ;

nearside rear tyre perished ;

Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,550 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 54,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,519 miles

RUST STARTING UNDERNEATH

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,604 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,221 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,937 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 30,924 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,786 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 PSO is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV51 PSO, 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 AV51 PSO registered?

AV51 PSO is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is AV51 PSO safe to buy?

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