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AE02 OTP

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,043 mi
Last recorded57,043 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,043 miles

exhaust deteriorating

near side chassis slight corrosion

nearside and offside floor to sill heavy. undersealed so couldnt inspect welding work.

off side front tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,287 miles

outer sills rusting in places. slight play in both front strut mountings

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,393 miles

both outer sills slight rusting

nsf tyre slight surface cracks on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,357 miles

outer sills rusting

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,161 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,057 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,369 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,934 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 20,312 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 20,200 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 15,553 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2006 10,954 miles

front os tyre worn and cracking

rear tyres cracking

wiper blades split

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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AE02 OTP is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AE02 OTP, 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 AE02 OTP registered?

AE02 OTP is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AE02 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 OTP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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