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AO52 XYV

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,381 mi
Last recorded45,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 45,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 45,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,213 miles

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2019 45,200 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,172 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 45,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,044 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall, kerb damage

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filter corroded

underside of vehicle becoming corroded in various places

Fail 24 Mar 2017 41,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall, kerb damage

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filter corroded

underside of vehicle becoming corroded in various places

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf and osf (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion starting nsf lower chassis area.corrosion starting os sill.

ns wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,080 miles

slight corrosion os sill

Fail 18 Mar 2015 38,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

wipers split

Pass 19 Apr 2014 37,116 miles

Both sides front suspension arms,bushes starting to perish

Centre exhaust becoming weak due to corrosion

Corrosion started at centre n/s sill area

Passenger wiper worn

Surface rust on both sides brake pipes,under front arches

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,009 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT AND BECOME WORN

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES,NEAR LIMITS

CORROSION STARTED N/S CENTRE SILL

DRIVERS HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY FROSTED

Fail 23 Apr 2013 33,977 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT AND BECOME WORN

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES,NEAR LIMITS

BOTH SIDESFRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES,UNDER ARCHES BECOMING RUSTY

CORROSION STARTED N/S CENTRE SILL

DRIVERS HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY FROSTED

FUEL FILTER VERY RUSTY

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISC`S CORRODED/RUSTY

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,250 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,102 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 31,099 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 28,539 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 28,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,801 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,047 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,369 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 15,369 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 XYV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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