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AK52 NJE

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,658 mi
Last recorded53,658 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 53,658 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 53,472 miles

Front n/s and o/s top mounts has slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill surface corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 53,472 miles

Front n/s and o/s top mounts has slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill surface corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 53,145 miles

slight wear in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,833 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,676 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 52,640 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight wear in both rear subframe bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,695 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,449 miles

offside outer sill rusted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,049 miles

slight lift in both top mounts

slight wear in both antiroll bar links

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,917 miles

play in both front suspension top mounts

slight play in both rear subframe bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2015 45,917 miles

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

play in both front suspension top mounts

slight play in both rear subframe bushes

Fail 28 Sep 2015 45,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

offside front and rear outer sill rusted

slight lift in both front top mounts

slight wear in both front wishbone bushes

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,768 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,497 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,238 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 26,238 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,368 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 10 Oct 2005 17,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 NJE is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJE, 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 AK52 NJE registered?

AK52 NJE is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is AK52 NJE safe to buy?

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