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AR51 HHW

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,974 mi
Last recorded74,974 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,974 miles

Vehicle has slight corrosion to body areas, seals and arounf the fuel cap!

Vehicle has slight corrosion to underside chassis and structual ares!

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,087 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,669 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 53,087 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 53,087 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 47,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 42,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,605 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone bush starting to seperate.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,727 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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AR51 HHW is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AR51 HHW, 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 AR51 HHW registered?

AR51 HHW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is AR51 HHW safe to buy?

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