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AY52 RUC

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,301 mi
Last recorded46,301 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,301 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 46,301 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,919 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,002 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 26,657 miles

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

rear tyres cracks around outer side walls

Fail 5 Nov 2011 26,657 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracks around outer side walls

Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,939 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,254 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,481 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 12,519 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,573 miles

N/S/F tyre has one edge worn

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 RUC is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AY52 RUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 RUC registered?

AY52 RUC is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is AY52 RUC safe to buy?

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