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AP51 FUU

2001 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,212 mi
Last recorded59,212 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

nsf lower arm bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,926 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,455 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 38,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,340 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,569 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 34,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,716 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,966 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 30,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 28,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,275 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 24,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,949 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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AP51 FUU is a 2001 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FUU, 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 FUU registered?

AP51 FUU is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AP51 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 FUU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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