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AV51 UNR

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,692 mi
Last recorded83,692 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UNR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 83,692 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 63,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 63,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 63,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 63,304 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 63,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 63,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 62,693 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 61,267 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,843 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 60,843 miles

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

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,250 miles

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

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

offside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,265 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,260 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,912 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,040 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,428 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,191 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 UNR is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UNR, 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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What year was AV51 UNR registered?

AV51 UNR is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AV51 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 UNR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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