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AD52 AKV

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,174 mi
Last recorded70,174 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 AKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 70,174 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides Borderline !!! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak!!!!

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rust appearing under the whole car

Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 55,673 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 46,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,404 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 24,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Play in both front strut mounts

Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,868 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 21,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 19,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,132 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 13,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,523 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 10,806 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 8,014 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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AD52 AKV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 48,988 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 AD52 AKV, 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 24 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD52 AKV registered?

AD52 AKV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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