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BD52 RKV

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,204 mi
Last recorded76,204 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 RKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,204 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 76,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,194 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 60,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,739 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 53,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,118 miles

corrosion to offside front and middle outer sill

Fail 16 Apr 2011 50,050 miles

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

corrosion to offside front and middle outer sill

Pass 7 May 2010 44,144 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 44,144 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 41,404 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,785 miles

Play in both front suspension legs.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,299 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,780 miles

o/s wiper blade showing signs of deteriation

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 RKV 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 75%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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