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AO52 XNV

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,618 mi
Last recorded96,618 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 96,618 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 86,110 miles

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))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 86,108 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 86,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,569 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,634 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 72,634 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,616 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 64,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,116 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm bushes split, outer sills starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge, tyre treads cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,549 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 42,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,143 miles

nearside front lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,865 miles

damage to offside front brake flexi

nearside front lower arm bush starting to split

play in top suspension mounts

Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,981 miles

nearside lower arm bush split

play in top suspension mounts

Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,208 miles

offside front lower arm bush split

Pass 18 Nov 2006 17,935 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on edge. slight splits o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

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 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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