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AV51 PUK

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

2,651 mi
Last recorded2,651 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 PUK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 2,651 miles

Engine area oil leak.

Exhaust is very rusty.

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Main chassis member rusty n/s and o/s

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers worn.

Pass 5 May 2018 92,292 miles

Engine thrmostat leaking

Exhaust very rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine thrmostat leaking

Exhaust very rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 81,566 miles

both front flexi brake hoses are perished and are a boarderline pass

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

exhaust pipework is corroded

offside sill is corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are worn to excess

exhaust is corroded

nearside front flexi brake hose is perished

offside front flexi brake hose is perished(just mot legal)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 69,705 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are worn to excess

exhaust is corroded

nearside front flexi brake hose is perished

offside front flexi brake hose is perished(just mot legal)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 59,326 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front flexi brake hoses are starting to perish

both front lower suspension arm bushes are starting to unbond

exhaust is corroded

extensive corrosion on chassis

Fail 26 Apr 2014 50,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,320 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

off and near side front tyres are perished/cracked.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,173 miles

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

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

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

front shock absorber top mounts starting to become worn

front tyres starting to perish and crack up

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Nov 2011 45,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

front shock absorber top mounts starting to become worn

front tyres starting to perish and crack up

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,095 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 44,048 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,476 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,261 miles

o/s/ -n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 23 Oct 2006 34,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,886 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 PUK is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PUK, 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 PUK is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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