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AK52 YDJ

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,568 mi
Last recorded133,568 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,568 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 13,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,943 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 90 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 96,030 miles

n/s/f windscreen wiper rubber split at ends.

o/s/f and n/s/f discs worn.

spare tyre badly cracked.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.just in spec.

o/s/f tyre has tear on outer wall.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,022 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted badly,o/s gaiter slightly twisted.

n/s/f windscreen wiper rubber split at ends.

o/s/f and n/s/f discs worn.

spare tyre badly cracked.

unable to carry out emission test due to major leaks.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.just in spec.

o/s/f tyre has tear on outer wall.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,028 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 21 Jan 2010 75,877 miles

both rear tyres cracking and depths low lift in both top mounts engine oil level and power steering coolant all on min front discs rusting inner face

Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,327 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 66,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

lift in both front top suspenion mounts

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,464 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,947 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front & nearside rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,474 miles

advise misting on new steering rack and slitley stiff

Fail 13 Jun 2006 50,272 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

report both rear tyres perishing and cracking on sidewalls

report spare tyre flat

report steering rack damp

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 YDJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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