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BD52 BVN

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,507 mi
Last recorded84,507 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 BVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2016 84,507 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,146 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,578 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 66,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,049 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 62,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,154 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 54,951 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,236 miles

advise surface cracking on offside tyre wall,no cords or ply visable at present.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 46,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise surface cracking on offside and nearside rear tyre walls,no ply or cords visable at present.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,887 miles

advise minor surface cracking on offside and nearside rear inner and outer tyre walls

Fail 15 Oct 2009 38,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise front brake discs worn

advise minor surface cracking on offside and nearside rear inner and outer tyre walls

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,785 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,681 miles

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)

advise front brake discs worn they will require replacing when brake pads are worn out. brake pads approx 50% worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,567 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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BD52 BVN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD52 BVN, 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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BD52 BVN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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