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AY51 ZPO

2001 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,186 mi
Last recorded49,186 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,186 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,344 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 42,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,165 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,727 miles

Unable to test standard of welding due to underseal.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,587 miles

slight water leak from heater hose joint

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,158 miles

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

outer sills starting to corrode

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,211 miles

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

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

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,950 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 ZPO 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 ZPO, 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 ZPO registered?

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

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