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AP52 CVD

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,857 mi
Last recorded93,857 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 93,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor/rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches /strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches/chassi (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,967 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,600 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 89,600 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,255 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2014 87,255 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,478 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,351 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 83,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,809 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,073 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,100 miles

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

movement in o/s and n/s front suspension strut top mounts with suspension hanging

o/s rear tyre tread 2.5mm,n/s rear tread 3mm

Fail 21 Nov 2007 64,100 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

movement in o/s and n/s front suspension strut top mounts with suspension hanging

o/s rear tyre tread 2.5mm,n/s rear tread 3mm

Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 39,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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 CVD 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 AP52 CVD, 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 AP52 CVD registered?

AP52 CVD is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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