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CS52 ART

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests53 (41 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

125,501 mi
Last recorded125,501 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS52 ART
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

41 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 125,501 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened cover with underseal (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cover with underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front to rear suspension components cover with underseal

Fail 13 Jan 2026 125,498 miles

Coil spring insecure wrongly mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested can not alter the aim (4.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened cover with underseal (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cover with underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front to rear suspension components cover with underseal

Pass 5 Dec 2025 27,465 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 125,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r, rear to front, as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also other components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 124,084 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 124,022 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front pad likely to fail (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction pad departed from pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 27,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 123,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack damp bur no visible leak

Pass 5 Sep 2023 27,402 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 122,586 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack damp but no visable leak

Pass 9 Aug 2022 27,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 27,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 115,754 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 27,388 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 27,388 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 108,150 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 27,120 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 27,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,971 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 104,962 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 27,040 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch slipping

Pass 18 Jan 2018 102,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2017 26,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Bumper insecure ()

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

Rear Lower Bumper insecure ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,529 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 26,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,428 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,364 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 25,357 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 23,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,628 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 77,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,080 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,792 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,624 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,871 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 21,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 46,849 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 21,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,178 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,636 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 10,367 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,567 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 11,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2006 7,555 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged (plies not visible)

o/s headlamp lens cracked (not affecting beam image)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,501 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 17,872 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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CS52 ART is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 53 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 CS52 ART, 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 CS52 ART registered?

CS52 ART is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is CS52 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS52 ART shows 53 tests with a 77.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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