2002 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · FL52 AUC
2002 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 29,712 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL52 AUC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2023
- 29,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL52 AUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Ka (FL52 AUC) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i”; “Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FL52 AUC Mileage History
- 18/10/202228,086 mi
- 16/10/202329,712 mi+1,626 mi
Average of roughly 1,638 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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