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AE02 VGC

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,021 mi
Last recorded76,021 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 76,021 miles

osr tyre perished

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 May 2017 76,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (5.2.6)

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

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

osr tyre perished

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,909 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 68,357 miles

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

eml on

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,357 miles

eml on

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,799 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,973 miles

The OS dipped beam pattern has poor definition

The nearside rear tyre is getting thin on the inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,164 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

corrosion in both body sills

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,848 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,280 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 32,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,542 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,893 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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AE02 VGC is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VGC, 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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AE02 VGC is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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