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AY51 YZX

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,947 mi
Last recorded65,947 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,947 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 65,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,270 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,029 miles

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f top suspension mounts

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,398 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 YZX is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

AY51 YZX is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is AY51 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 YZX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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