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EU52 AZP

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,081 mi
Last recorded38,081 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 AZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 38,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 33,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 33,219 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure but not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure but not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2018 33,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure but not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure but not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,349 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,407 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 31,400 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,346 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,253 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,648 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 20,514 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,532 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,185 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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EU52 AZP is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU52 AZP, 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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EU52 AZP is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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