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AO52 DXP

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,720 mi
Last recorded34,720 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 34,720 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 34,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 31,678 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 24,540 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 21,786 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 19,579 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 17,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 17,414 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 16,377 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 15,232 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 13,593 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,522 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 11,347 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 9,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 8,073 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 7,052 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 5,343 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 4,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 3,779 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 2,823 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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AO52 DXP is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 DXP, 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 AO52 DXP registered?

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

Is AO52 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 DXP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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