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AR51 NKP

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,306 mi
Last recorded81,306 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 NKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 81,306 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 81,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,922 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,104 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 74,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,338 miles

outer sills getting weak and some corrosion starting on under side of vehicle

rear tyres starting to crack

screen chipped

Fail 19 Jun 2012 71,338 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

outer sills getting weak and some corrosion starting on under side of vehicle

rear tyres starting to crack

screen chipped

Pass 8 Jan 2011 67,545 miles

rear tyres getting low 2-3mm

slight damage to inner edge of n/s front wheel rim

Pass 9 Jan 2010 62,347 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,312 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 57,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,879 miles

rear tyre treads starting to crack

slight damage to inside edge of o/s front wheel rim

Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,052 miles

Both rear tyres cracking around tread

Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,834 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 36,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension arm bushes starting to split

slight play in front suspension leg top mountings

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 NKP is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AR51 NKP, 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 NKP registered?

AR51 NKP is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is AR51 NKP safe to buy?

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