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AP51 EUN

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,605 mi
Last recorded80,605 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EUN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,993 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen damaged within zone "A" not materially affecting driver's view of the road.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,963 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 68,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion quarter panel (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,211 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,311 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,432 miles

N/S/R tyre weathered and perished

O/S/R tyre weathered and perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 40,432 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R tyre weathered and perished

O/S/R tyre weathered and perished

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,638 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 38,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,819 miles

off side front wiper blade split

Fail 12 Aug 2011 34,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coolant level close to minimum

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres starting to perrish

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,043 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,476 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,476 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,576 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,343 miles

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

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 EUN is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EUN, 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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AP51 EUN is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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