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AO52 XZC

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,447 mi
Last recorded70,447 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 70,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion in boot

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,590 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 64,525 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,643 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,565 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 52,348 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,348 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,076 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 47,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,472 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 36,971 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,166 miles

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 XZC is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

AO52 XZC is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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The MOT history for AO52 XZC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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