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AY51 YOL

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,567 mi
Last recorded44,567 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,567 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,634 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows signs of cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,297 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,454 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 18,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

ALL FOUR TYRES BADLY CRACKED AND PERRISHED

Fail 27 Jan 2012 18,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

ALL FOUR TYRES BADLY CRACKED AND PERRISHED

Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,808 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,912 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 6,257 miles

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

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 YOL 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 91.7%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

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

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