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AP51 MUM

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,365 mi
Last recorded63,365 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 63,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount to centre pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle showing corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2025 59,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 50,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 46,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 42,044 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 38,242 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 33,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 28,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,920 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 24,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,233 miles

Brake fault warning light faintly glowing on dash display.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Offside Rear brake back plate inspection cover missing.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 20,223 miles

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

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

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

Brake fault warning light faintly glowing on dash display.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Offside Rear brake back plate inspection cover missing.

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 MUM is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 40,573 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 MUM, 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 13 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 MUM registered?

AP51 MUM is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is AP51 MUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 MUM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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