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BD52 PYH

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,755 mi
Last recorded71,755 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 PYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 71,755 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,185 miles

general bodywork damage

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,538 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2012 65,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine sump corroded

exhaust system showing corrosion

general damage to bodywork

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,376 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,376 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine sump corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

all wheel trims damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2009 39,344 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 29,225 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 29,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,713 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 23,713 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,108 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 PYH is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PYH, 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 BD52 PYH registered?

BD52 PYH is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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