MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering rack damp bur no visible leak
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
steering rack damp but no visable leak
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
clutch slipping
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)
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 ()
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged (plies not visible)
o/s headlamp lens cracked (not affecting beam image)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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