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AE52 SKD

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,306 mi
Last recorded74,306 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,409 miles

Body has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,010 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Offside sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 31 Aug 2013 66,169 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,370 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four alloy wheels slightly damege outer sides

both front disc getting thin

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,677 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 54,666 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,531 miles

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,920 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,270 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 36,035 miles

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

O/S/F brakes binding sligthly

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 SKD is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SKD, 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 AE52 SKD registered?

AE52 SKD is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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