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AO52 FDP

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,274 miles

Coolant level low 2 liters added

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

Front floor pan both sides corroded

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

Power steering oil cooler pipes corroded

Signs of coolant leak heater matrix hoses area

Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Coolant level low 2 liters added

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

Front floor pan both sides corroded

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering oil cooler pipes corroded

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

Signs of coolant leak heater matrix hoses area

Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant level low (topped up for test)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight corrosion to both front floor areas

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,765 miles

front brake discs lipped (pads 5mm)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 75,765 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid low (toped up)

front brake discs lipped (pads 5mm)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,844 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,368 miles

Offside and nearside front top suspension mountings worn

Fail 9 Dec 2008 32,368 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside and nearside front top suspension mountings worn

Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 18,410 miles

nearside front strut mounting worn recomend replacement

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 FDP is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDP, 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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AO52 FDP is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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