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AX52 BVP

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,754 mi
Last recorded99,754 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to both outer body sills ,n/s and o/s front floor

engine oil on min.

heat shield above exhaust system insecure

n/s/f shock absorber top mounting worn ,advanced wear to o/s/f shock absorber top mounting

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

part twist in both front brake hoses

rear axle bar bushes worn

Fail 4 Feb 2015 99,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to both outer body sills ,n/s and o/s front floor

engine oil on min.

heat shield above exhaust system insecure

n/s/f shock absorber top mounting worn ,advanced wear to o/s/f shock absorber top mounting

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

part twist in both front brake hoses

rear axle bar bushes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 96,570 miles

advanced corrosion to front sub-frame ,rear mounting points

advanced wear to o/s/f shock absorber top mounting

exhaust heat shield insecure

part twist in each rear brake hose

unable to fully check welded repair due to an excsss of sealent

Fail 7 Nov 2014 96,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

advanced corrosion to front sub-frame ,rear mounting points

advanced wear to o/s/f shock absorber top mounting

exhaust heat shield insecure

part twist in each rear brake hose

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 78,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 72,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,836 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Nov 2010 58,727 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,727 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,098 miles

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

Offside rear tyre centre of tread low

Fail 24 Nov 2009 48,098 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre centre of tread low

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,216 miles

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

STRONG ADVISORY. BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONES INNER REAR BUSHES UNBONDING

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,149 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 25,149 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,186 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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AX52 BVP 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 58.8%.

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 AX52 BVP, 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 AX52 BVP registered?

AX52 BVP is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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