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AV51 ZXH

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,905 mi
Last recorded99,905 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ZXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,905 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 99,905 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 82,914 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 82,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 77,235 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 71,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center bulb on high level stop light inop

suspension top mounts worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspensionarm bushes worn both sides

front top mounts worn both sides

power steering pump seal leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 54,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,902 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 40,925 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 ZXH is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 ZXH registered?

AV51 ZXH is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is AV51 ZXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 ZXH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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