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AO52 VNS

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,718 mi
Last recorded65,718 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 65,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,718 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Fail 14 Nov 2012 54,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LIGHT ON DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,015 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,284 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded/weak

crack in o/s/r light lens

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 8 Oct 2010 31,284 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded/weak

crack in o/s/r light lens

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,141 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

o/s/r chassie corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 9 Oct 2009 13,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both outer sills corroded

o/s/r chassie corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,747 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

axle bush at o/s perished/split

both n/s and o/s sills rusty in areas

Pass 22 Oct 2007 81,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 66,462 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

movement in n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

surface cracks in drive belt

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

Fail 23 Oct 2006 66,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

movement in n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

surface cracks in drive belt

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

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 VNS is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

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

Is AO52 VNS safe to buy?

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