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AO52 ZSL

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,134 mi
Last recorded65,134 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZSL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,134 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 65,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,842 miles

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

both front flexy brake hoses deteriorating

exhaust blow from front flexible section , not considered excessive

Fail 22 Oct 2015 56,842 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in centre of car (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in centre of car (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

both front flexy brake hoses deteriorating

exhaust blow from front flexible section , not considered excessive

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,997 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,416 miles

Noise detected from nearside front suspension, nothing found to be worn or loose. Would benefit from further detailed mechanical inspection

Fail 16 Dec 2013 48,407 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Noise detected from nearside front suspension, nothing found to be worn or loose. Would benefit from further detailed mechanical inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 45,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 41,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,639 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 38,616 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,616 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,726 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 33,726 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,302 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,741 miles

front brake imbalance

nsf top mount

Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,743 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 16,486 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 ZSL is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

AO52 ZSL is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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