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AD52 AMU

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,034 mi
Last recorded75,034 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 75,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,225 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,212 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,319 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,733 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 47,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,158 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,752 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,752 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,184 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,931 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 AMU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AMU, 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 AMU registered?

AD52 AMU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is AD52 AMU safe to buy?

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