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AV51 ZTY

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,042 mi
Last recorded20,042 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ZTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 20,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 16,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 13,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis point near lower arm support mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 13,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan by lower arm support mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis point near lower arm support mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 9,726 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 9,712 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

offside windscreen wiper starting to split

Pass 30 Oct 2014 9,404 miles

nearside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 13 Nov 2013 9,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r top quarter body pannel damaged small cut in n /s/f tyre wall

Pass 19 Nov 2012 8,636 miles

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

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

small cuts in n/s/f tyre wall n/s/f wheelrim slightly damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2011 8,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 7,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 7,139 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 7,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 6,546 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 6,032 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 5,411 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 ZTY is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

AV51 ZTY is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is AV51 ZTY safe to buy?

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