MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All brake pipes slightly corroded
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Near fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine and gearbox oil leak
Brake pipes covered in grease
Front discs wearing
Front lower suspension arm bushes split
General corrosion
Play in front top suspension mounts
Road springs corroded
Slight rear brake imbalance advise brake check
Brake pipes covered in grease
Front discs wearing
Front lower suspension arm bushes split
General corrosion
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in front top suspension mounts
Road springs corroded
Slight rear brake imbalance advise brake check
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front lower suspension arm bushes split
Front outer floor starting to corrode both sides
Movement in both front top suspension mounts
Nearside rear chassis starting to corrode
Oil leak
Water in offside headlamp
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides front outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner arch/sill (2.4.A.3)
Both front lower suspension arm bushes split
Front outer floor starting to corrode both sides
Movement in both front top suspension mounts
Nearside rear chassis starting to corrode
Oil leak
Water in offside headlamp
Nearside front lower suspension arm bushes split, outer sills starting to corrode
Nearside front tyre wearing on edge, tyre treads cracked
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front lower arm bush starting to split
damage to offside front brake flexi
nearside front lower arm bush starting to split
play in top suspension mounts
nearside lower arm bush split
play in top suspension mounts
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside front lower arm bush split
n/s/f tyre tread wearing on edge. slight splits o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO52 XNV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 XNV, 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 XNV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2002.
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