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AV51 UHO

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,782 mi
Last recorded54,782 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,782 miles

bonnet hindges siezed + catch faulty.

oil leak around engine gearbox area.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 54,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet hindges siezed + catch faulty.

oil leak around engine gearbox area.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,437 miles

Oil leak

bonnet hinges need attention soon

o/s and n/s/f floor corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

bonnet hinges need attention soon

o/s and n/s/f floor corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s rear brake readings low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,314 miles

1/ n/s rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,399 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,562 miles

1.n/s/f & o/s/f lower wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Fail 22 Sep 2008 41,562 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)

1.n/s/f & o/s/f lower wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,903 miles

o/s rear tyre becoming perished on outer side wall

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,015 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 39,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,103 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 34,103 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UHO is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UHO, 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 UHO is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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