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AO52 ZFY

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,329 mi
Last recorded81,329 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,329 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,974 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 72,970 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/ rear chassie starting to crack/rust

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,953 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexy deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 21 Nov 2013 68,953 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust front flexy deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,380 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 56,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,101 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,415 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 41,076 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are starting to show signs of wear

interior mirror is insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,076 miles

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

both front brake discs are starting to show signs of wear

interior mirror is insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,766 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 34,766 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,371 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)

rear license plate cracked ( but still legible )

Pass 15 Dec 2005 20,169 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 20,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 ZFY is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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