MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to underside
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
fluid leak from steering rack area
o/s/f & n/s/f tyre treads are worn on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advisory vehicle has damage and corosion to offside front outer sill 30cm from seatbelt mounting and seat mounting
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
advisory vehicle has damage and corosion to offside front outer sill 30cm from seatbelt mounting and seat mounting
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY51 PDV is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 AY51 PDV, 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 AY51 PDV registered?
AY51 PDV is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is AY51 PDV safe to buy?
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