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AP52 AVW

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,023 mi
Last recorded88,023 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 AVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2016 88,023 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

body work around fuel filler very rusty

front brake pads getting low

nearside front lower arm front bush starting to split

rear tyres perished

slight oil leak

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 16 Oct 2015 82,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear flexi starting to perish

offside front flexi slightly perished

slight play in both top suspension mounts

slight power steering oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 82,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear flexi starting to perish

offside front flexi slightly perished

slight play in both top suspension mounts

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,650 miles

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

both outer sills starting to rust

slight play in top mounts

Fail 22 Oct 2014 65,179 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both outer sills starting to rust

off side rear chassis starting to rust

slight play in top mounts

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

off side outer sill starting to rust

off side rear chassis rusted and holed not with 30cm of a mounting point

Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

off side outer sill starting to rust

off side rear chassis rusted and holed not with 30cm of a mounting point

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,465 miles

Condensation in both headlights. Head lamp pattern passable on day of test.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside sill slightly corrroded.

Slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,454 miles

slight play in top mounts

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both sidesouter sill starting to rust

near side front head light only just has pattern

rear main suspension bushes starting to wear

Fail 21 Oct 2011 62,454 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both sidesouter sill starting to rust

near side front head light only just has pattern

rear main suspension bushes starting to wear

slight play in top mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,785 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split.

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level nearing minimum mark.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sides front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split

rear tyres have uneaven tread wear

small split in front wipers

Fail 11 Nov 2009 54,992 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sides front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split

rear tyres have uneaven tread wear

small split in front wipers

Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,665 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 52,655 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,992 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,044 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 26,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 14,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 14,779 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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AP52 AVW is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AP52 AVW, 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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AP52 AVW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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