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AP51 RZV

2001 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Ka52,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 RZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,416 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriated

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front top mount slight lift

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 9 Oct 2014 97,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriated

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front top mount slight lift

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 12 Oct 2013 93,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,503 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

general light corrosion appearing

oil leak

screen has minor chip

slight interaction on rear lamps

steering rack damp but no signs of leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2012 90,496 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

general light corrosion appearing

oil leak

screen has minor chip

slight interaction on rear lamps

steering rack damp but no signs of leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2011 88,127 miles

both wipers split at ends

rocker cover gasket slight oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 88,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both wipers split at ends

rocker cover gasket slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 85,924 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 85,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,715 miles

both outer sills have corrosion but not holed

Fail 17 Sep 2009 82,617 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills have corrosion but not holed

Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,532 miles

offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,372 miles

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

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

Rear number plate slighty faded.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 51,566 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 51,566 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 40,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RZV is a 2001 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RZV, 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 RZV registered?

AP51 RZV is a 2001 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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