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AY51 YNC

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,119 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes slight corrosion

slight underbody corrosion

suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres perished

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,768 miles

slight play in both rear strut top mounts

slight play in nsf strut top mount

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,768 miles

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

slight play in both rear strut top mounts

slight play in nsf strut top mount

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,608 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 52,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,897 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,403 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,481 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 32,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 32,492 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 YNC is a 2001 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY51 YNC, 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 AY51 YNC registered?

AY51 YNC is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AY51 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 YNC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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