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AE02 YUO

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,216 mi
Last recorded89,216 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,216 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack boot (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack boot (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,228 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,749 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,471 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,318 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 61,318 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,671 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in both top strut mountings

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 YUO 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 71.4%.

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 YUO, 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 YUO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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