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AP51 GVV

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,911 mi
Last recorded74,911 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,911 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill and chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust corroded

nearside steering rack gaiter small cracks

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,047 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 50,047 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,347 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,620 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 34,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,288 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 33,284 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear inner tyre wall deteriorated (cracking).+ tyre under inflated.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,609 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,608 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,297 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,613 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 GVV is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GVV, 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 GVV is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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