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AO52 YVH

2002 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,269 mi
Last recorded83,269 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,269 miles

offside and nearside front shock absorbers top mountings have play

offside and nearside rear axle bushes starting to unbound

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,883 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 79,883 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,743 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 76,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 69,398 miles

corrosion to fuel tank and filter

corrosion to power steering pipes

exhaust poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

number plates poor condition

play in front suspension tops

slight damage to windscreen

surface rust to all brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,753 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

corrsion to fuel tank.

power steering pipes poor condition.

rear no plate poor condition.

suspect steering u/j tight.

various body damage.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,498 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 50,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 49,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,955 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,434 miles

n/s front tyre tread uneven wear

Fail 14 Dec 2006 39,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front uneven wear , worn off outer edge

oil leak around alternator

Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,386 miles

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

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

n/s front uneven wear , worn off outer edge

oil leak around alternator

Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure at manifold

movement at n/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 16 Dec 2005 31,232 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust manifold heat sheild insecure

movement at nearside front top suspension mounting

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 YVH is a 2002 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YVH, 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 YVH is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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