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AO52 XZS

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,254 mi
Last recorded112,254 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 112,254 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 112,254 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 105,883 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 105,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 87,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,000 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,069 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,102 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 73,102 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 69,312 miles

Both Front Bottom arm bushes deteriorating but no movement

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger seat belt not checked as baby seat fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,312 miles

Both Front Bottom arm bushes deteriorating but no movement

Passenger seat belt not checked as baby seat fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,926 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 57,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,535 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 48,535 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 37,825 miles

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

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 XZS is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

AO52 XZS is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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