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AP51 HTY

2001 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,460 mi
Last recorded91,460 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f wing trim loose

n/s/r boot floor corroded

o/s/r boot floor holed and corroded

o/s/r chassis rail badly corroded

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,393 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 89,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

spere tyre flat

Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,136 miles

n/s/f inner wing liner and outer trim insecure

n/s/r tyre was almost flat/pumped up but may have puncture

o/s/f tyre was almost flat/pumped up but may have puncture

Fail 27 Nov 2009 79,134 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre almost flat

trim and inner wing liner insecure on n/s/f wing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 72,529 miles

no spare wheel fitted in carrier under vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,704 miles

1.slight damage o/s/rear lamp †2.auxilary belt deteriorating †3.n/s/front wishbone bush deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2007 62,482 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1.slight damage o/s/rear lamp †2.auxilary belt deteriorating †3.n/s/front rear wishbone bush deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,749 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 53,748 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 HTY is a 2001 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HTY, 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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What year was AP51 HTY registered?

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

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