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AV51 ZKB

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,698 mi
Last recorded76,698 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2017 76,698 miles

General corrosion to inner and outer sills

N/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak from steering rack area

Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,372 miles

General corrosion to sill/floor

Fail 14 Nov 2016 70,364 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

General corrosion to sill/floor

Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,143 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,255 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wall has bad cracks

Fail 19 Dec 2012 47,937 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wall has bad cracks

Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,395 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 39,315 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,099 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 37,099 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,917 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,282 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 20,147 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 ZKB is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKB, 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 ZKB is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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