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AY51 YZG

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,194 mi
Last recorded83,194 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,194 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 82,838 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 82,836 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2009 81,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 81,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 77,597 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 77,597 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 57,153 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 57,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 43,628 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 43,628 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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 YZG 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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

AY51 YZG is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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