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AY52 EBN

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,691 mi
Last recorded58,691 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 58,691 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension lower arm bushes cracked

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

power steering pipes corroded

spare tyre flat

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,111 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/f wheel arch trim taped on

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm+cracked

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/f wheel arch trim taped on

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm+cracked

surface corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,548 miles

advise tighten battery hold down clamp slightly loose

corrosion on chassis rails and inner front wings

damage on n/s front wing repaired with tape

front brake flexi hoses are slightly cracked

front subframe mounting points are badly corroded

n/s sill and sill back are very badly corroded advise sill

power steering pipes are corroded advise attention

sump is corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 48,548 miles

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

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

advise tighten battery hold down clamp slightly loose

corrosion on chassis rails and inner front wings

damage on n/s front wing repaired with tape

front brake flexi hoses are slightly cracked

front subframe mounting points are badly corroded

n/s sill and sill back are very badly corroded advise sill

power steering pipes are corroded advise attention

sump is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,941 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 43,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,498 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,498 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 28 Mar 2011 35,137 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 25 Mar 2010 32,405 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 27,808 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 27,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,557 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,831 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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AY52 EBN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AY52 EBN, 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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AY52 EBN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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