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AE52 CHZ

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

2,824 mi
Last recorded2,824 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 2,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 968 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 99,765 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 99,732 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 97,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,768 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 95,768 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 91,862 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

Pass 15 May 2014 79,150 miles

rear axle rubber bushes perishing

Fail 8 May 2014 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear axle rubber bushes perishing

Pass 22 May 2013 72,989 miles
Fail 18 May 2013

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 66,278 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,498 miles

Nearside Front 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)

outer sils getting corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 61,498 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front 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)

outer sils getting corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,383 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,680 miles

corrosion to outer sills needs attention

Fail 8 Sep 2009 51,674 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion to outer sills needs attention

o/s/r tyre is very badly split and perished advise change a.s.a.p

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,395 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion on outer sills

front brake pads look low, discs lipped

front tyres worn on edges of tread (16-18psi)

lower foot brake performance n/s/r

n/s/f brake slight bind

rear tyres very badly split/perished

Fail 3 Sep 2008 45,395 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion on outer sills

front brake pads look low, discs lipped

front tyres worn on edges of tread (16-18psi)

lower foot brake performance n/s/r

n/s/f brake slight bind

rear tyres very badly split/perished

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,302 miles

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

lower foot brake performance n/s/r

o/s/f brake binding

pads low?

rear wiper blade is missing

Fail 11 Sep 2006 33,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AE52 CHZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AE52 CHZ, 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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AE52 CHZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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