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AO52 VEU

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

558,804 mi
Last recorded558,804 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 558,804 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,403 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 47,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,605 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 37,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,382 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 28,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,339 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 7,207 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 7,207 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,176 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,578 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 88,575 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,799 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 77,795 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 67,172 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,554 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,642 miles

both rear tyres perished and nearing limits//

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 VEU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AO52 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

AO52 VEU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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