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AV52 UBD

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,590 mi
Last recorded68,590 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 68,590 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very poor pattern ? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places no grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front strut top sticking out a lot more than offside and when jacked up a lot of play?

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very close to fail? on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens faded

brake pedal a lot of travel?

coolant radiator mounting bracket very corroded and holed

exhaust heat shield loose around middle pipe

some of welding repairs rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2018 62,524 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid leaking from clutch pipe

Fail 29 Dec 2018 62,524 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid leaking from clutch pipe

Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush split a lot in centre on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' big chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush split a lot on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 55,821 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by sub-frame mounting maybe more behind wheel arch liner? (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of outer sill to floor (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush split a lot in centre on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' big chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush split a lot on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,461 miles

all tyre valves cracked

battery strap clamp slightly loose

front chassis legs slightly corroded

front lower arm bushes (rears) slightly cracked/split

front tyres low inner edges

n/s front screen damaged, less than 40mm

n/s/f brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded at end

n/s/f strut top has a lot of movement and knocks

o/s mirror glass broken, reduced view to rear, close to limit

o/s wiper blade split at end

o/s/f brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded at end

o/s/r brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded in places

rear axle bushes slightly split

rear brake efforts low

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Dec 2016 53,450 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all tyre valves cracked

battery strap clamp slightly loose

front chassis legs slightly corroded

front lower arm bushes (rears) slightly cracked/split

front tyres low inner edges

n/s front screen damaged, less than 40mm

n/s/f brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded at end

n/s/f strut top has a lot of movement and knocks

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

o/s mirror glass broken, reduced view to rear, close to limit

o/s wiper blade split at end

o/s/f brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded at end

o/s/r brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded in places

rear axle bushes slightly split

rear brake efforts low

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,161 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,733 miles

light corrosion on offside sill

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,701 miles

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

front brake discs lipped and corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2012 42,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

front brake discs lipped and corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,293 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,938 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 26,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,375 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,850 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 21,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 20,722 miles

nsf and osf top suspenshion mountings are worn to max tolerance.(10mm of play).

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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AV52 UBD is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV52 UBD, 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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AV52 UBD is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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