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AR51 LYY

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,987 mi
Last recorded55,987 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,987 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

flor panels corroded

front chase extension legs corroded

n/s and o/s sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,809 miles

front chassis and floor pans starting to corrode

front suspension arm bushes starting to split

screen chipped

slight damage to inner edges of front wheels

Fail 5 Sep 2013 44,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front chassis and floor pans starting to corrode

front suspension arm bushes starting to split

screen chipped

slight damage to inner edges of front wheels

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,942 miles

corrosion starting on front chassis members

front brake pads getting low

front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

slight damage to inner edges of front wheels

Pass 20 Aug 2011 37,950 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both front tyres on 3mm,advise checking 2000 miles approx,recommend tracking check after tyres and bushes replaced

chassis floor corroded advise welding and treating before it gets worse

condensation in o/s/f headlight unit

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2011 37,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both front tyres on 3mm,advise checking 2000 miles approx,recommend tracking check after tyres and bushes replaced

chassis floor corroded advise welding and treating before it gets worse

condensation in o/s/f headlight unit

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,345 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 33,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,713 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,107 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 LYY is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

AR51 LYY is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is AR51 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 LYY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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