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AE52 LCO

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,510 mi
Last recorded48,510 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 LCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 48,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine oil leak

ALL WHEEL NUTS ARE THE WRONG TYPE AND WHEELS CAN COME OFF

Fail 12 Dec 2016 43,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine oil leak

ALL WHEEL NUTS ARE THE WRONG TYPE AND WHEELS CAN COME OFF

Pass 20 May 2015 42,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 40,142 miles

advise n/s o/s of steering rack has some play

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,041 miles

advise front tyres have some wear to inner edges

advise n/s o/s/f of steering has some play

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,048 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 20,484 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 14,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,923 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,257 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight damage to offside front chassis leg behind shock absorber

Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,410 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 8,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LCO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE52 LCO, 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 LCO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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