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AD02 UMS

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,626 mi
Last recorded75,626 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 UMS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,626 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,626 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,179 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (chassis rail) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 73,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (chassis rail) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,453 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 68,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,973 miles

(Both)rear tyres wearing inner edge possible allignment issue

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,123 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 41,123 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,335 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 37,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,234 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,240 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,695 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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AD02 UMS is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD02 UMS, 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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AD02 UMS is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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