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AK52 NHA

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,368 mi
Last recorded46,368 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,368 miles

underside of vehicle weld repaired

Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear x2 axcle bushes wearing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,736 miles

general under body corrosion

rear axle rubber bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,144 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 31,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OS front brake flexible hose rubbing on tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,712 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,446 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 22,584 miles

Both Sill Outer light Corrosion Surface

Fail 12 Jan 2013 22,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both Sill Outer light Corrosion Surface

Pass 3 Jan 2012 14,015 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Dec 2011 13,649 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,309 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 91,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 69,193 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,133 miles

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

Oil level is over full.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,574 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 39,574 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 39,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

both front suspension leg top mountings just servicable.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,547 miles

nail in near side rear tyre & 2mm

off side front tyre 2mm

slight play in front suspension leg top mountings

slight splitting to wiper blades

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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AK52 NHA is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK52 NHA, 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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AK52 NHA is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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