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MV52 YKN

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,733 mi
Last recorded55,733 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 YKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 55,733 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle front pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 55,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle front pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,453 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 54,447 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Outer & inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Outer & inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 52,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Outer & inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Outer & inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 48,918 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,970 miles

both lower suspension arm bushes are split

slight corrosion noticed on both outer body sills

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,631 miles

both front tyres are on minimum limit

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,504 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to rear shock absorber cases

passenger side wiper blade splitting

Fail 8 Oct 2013 38,504 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to rear shock absorber cases

passenger side wiper blade splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,403 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 36,403 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,035 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,355 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,211 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,683 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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MV52 YKN is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV52 YKN, 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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MV52 YKN is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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