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AP51 ETO

2001 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,091 mi
Last recorded57,091 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ETO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 57,091 miles

sills front floor and chassis rusty

Fail 16 May 2013 57,091 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sills front floor and chassis rusty

Pass 10 May 2012 55,049 miles

Oil leak

sills rusty

Pass 12 May 2011 50,098 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)

Oil leak

nearside front floor and chassis corroded

offside outer sill corroded

play in top suspension mountings

Fail 12 May 2011 50,098 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

nearside front floor and chassis corroded

offside outer sill corroded

play in top suspension mountings

Pass 13 May 2010 45,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2009 40,632 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,324 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 36,316 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 31,115 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2006 25,486 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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AP51 ETO is a 2001 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP51 ETO, 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 AP51 ETO registered?

AP51 ETO is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AP51 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 ETO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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