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AY51 PDV

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,561 mi
Last recorded85,561 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 PDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 85,561 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,442 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 77,812 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,201 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 75,180 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,941 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 71,941 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 71,864 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,479 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 67,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,275 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 55,490 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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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.

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