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AY51 YTD

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YTD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre very badly worn on inside edge

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

windscreen has large crack offside lower corner not efecting drivers view of the road

Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre very badly worn on inside edge

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

windscreen has large crack offside lower corner not efecting drivers view of the road

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,983 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear trailing arm area slightly corroded

Nearside Rear very badly worn on inside edge and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear floor pan corroded at the rear

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

front windscreen has a large at bottom offside but not affecting drivers view off the road

fuel tank corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 60,116 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s outer sill corroded

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on ns chassis leg

os lower corner of screen cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf tyre low inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2012 43,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf tyre low inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,380 miles

os outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,807 miles

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

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

outer sidewalls scuffed on both nearside tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,921 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s mirror cracked

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 YTD is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

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

Is AY51 YTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 YTD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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