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AK52 XBT

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,501 mi
Last recorded94,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,501 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 94,501 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,739 miles

N/S AND O/S SILLS CORRODIING

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

N/S AND O/S SILLS CORRODIING

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,142 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 88,142 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,514 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,296 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,946 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,417 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 71,417 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 59,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,038 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,657 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 31,503 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 XBT is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK52 XBT registered?

AK52 XBT is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is AK52 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 XBT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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