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AU52 ZKN

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ZKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,546 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 69,545 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,721 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 6 Jan 2017 65,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,135 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 65,132 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 62,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to o/s rear chassis.

front exhaust mounting corroded.

power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,360 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded.

power steering pipes corroded.

corrosion to o/s rear chassis.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,065 miles

light corrosion to both inner and outer side sill

light corrosion to both rear chassis rail both sides

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,487 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 47,444 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,444 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,072 miles

3x blades poor condition

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

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

r/c leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,235 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,235 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,740 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,428 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 26,428 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edges.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 3mm.

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,867 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 21,859 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 18,061 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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AU52 ZKN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU52 ZKN, 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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AU52 ZKN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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