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BD52 RLU

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,362 mi
Last recorded53,362 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,362 miles

n/s outer sill area has corrosion/weak areas..

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,015 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,960 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,896 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,784 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 30,784 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 24,350 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 24,350 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 20,302 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 13,868 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 RLU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BD52 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

BD52 RLU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is BD52 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 RLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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