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AY52 EAA

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,845 mi
Last recorded57,845 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 EAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,845 miles

o/s/f n/s/f wishbone bushes deteriating

o/s/r n/s/r tyre wear

sill corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2014 57,845 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f wishbone bushes deteriating

o/s/r n/s/r tyre wear

sill corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2013 42,963 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 42,943 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,208 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 41,208 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 39,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,883 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 36,883 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,586 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 31,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,909 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,169 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,377 miles

Some areas of rust on under body .Waxoyl.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 26,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Some areas of rust on under body .Waxoyl.

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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AY52 EAA is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AY52 EAA, 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 AY52 EAA registered?

AY52 EAA is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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