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VK51 XVE

2001 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,855 mi
Last recorded56,855 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford K48,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XVE
MakeFord
ModelK
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 56,855 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,663 miles

slight water ingress into o/s/f head light

Fail 13 Nov 2008 49,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight water ingress into o/s/f head light

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,238 miles

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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VK51 XVE is a 2001 Ford K in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 48,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK51 XVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK51 XVE registered?

VK51 XVE is a 2001 Ford K, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is VK51 XVE safe to buy?

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