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AM52 LWN

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,557 mi
Last recorded99,557 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 LWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,557 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 90,299 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.2.6)

Slight surface rust by the fuel cap

Underbody slightly corroded

o/s & n/s front & rear inner & outer sills has slight traces of filler & undersealed

o/s & n/s rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front & centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.2.6)

Slight surface rust by the fuel cap

Underbody slightly corroded

o/s & n/s rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2014 85,937 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

LOWER ENGINE AND GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 85,937 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

LOWER ENGINE AND GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,559 miles

windscreen damaged

exhaust corroded

nearside front wish bone bushes unbonding

oil leak

play in both shock top mounts

Fail 22 Nov 2013 75,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

nearside front wish bone bushes unbonding

oil leak

play in both shock top mounts

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,358 miles

exhaust corroded

play in both front top mounts

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2012 65,358 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

play in both front top mounts

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2011 57,607 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)

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2011 57,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,528 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 49,528 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE AND GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

Pass 28 Nov 2009 43,407 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 43,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust system is corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres are age/cracked on side walls

offside washer 1 jet only working

Pass 6 Dec 2008 37,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,870 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 25,982 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 25,982 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 19,643 miles

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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AM52 LWN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AM52 LWN, 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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AM52 LWN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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