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AO52 XWN

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,066 mi
Last recorded78,066 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,066 miles

off side lower wishbone bush worn

Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both outer sills shows signs of previous repairs and weld

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/r axle bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,774 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2013 69,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2012 67,907 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,216 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,160 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,160 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,673 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,915 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,981 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,981 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,761 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 20,652 miles

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

n/s front tyre tread below 1.6mm along inside edge

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 XWN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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