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AK52 ULX

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,609 mi
Last recorded86,609 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 86,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,707 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 85,707 miles

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

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

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

os outer sill and brake pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,635 miles

inner and outer sills corroded metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 79,635 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

inner and outer sills corroded metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,417 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o sr tyre0n 2mm and badly perished.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,713 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 63,713 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,385 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 43,440 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,568 miles

O/s/f top suspension mount has slight movement

Fail 8 Jan 2008 36,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f top suspension mount has slight movement

Pass 20 Jan 2007 29,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,238 miles

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

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

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 ULX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK52 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

AK52 ULX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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