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AO52 DXF

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,735 mi
Last recorded70,735 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,735 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,976 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on edges. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,569 miles

As per failure.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 57,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

1.o/s/outer sill starting to corrode 2.front brake discs starting to corrode 3.nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,151 miles

rear view mirror missing

vehicle under body rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,357 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 28 Oct 2011 49,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel filter rusted

Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,498 miles

1. n/s front inner wishbone rear mounting bushes becoming perished. 2. o/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,382 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 37,356 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,609 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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AO52 DXF is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AO52 DXF, 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 AO52 DXF registered?

AO52 DXF is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is AO52 DXF safe to buy?

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