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AJ02 KJV

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,109 mi
Last recorded80,109 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 KJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 80,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,576 miles

joint between cat/front exhaust leaking.

n/s outer sill corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts becoming close to acceptable limits.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

joint between cat/front exhaust leaking.

n/s outer sill corroding.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts becoming close to acceptable limits.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,343 miles

joint between cat/centre exhausts leaking.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish+wear unevenly.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 48,343 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on front brake discs.

joint between cat/centre exhausts leaking.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish+wear unevenly.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,341 miles

Front exhaust joint leaking.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 43,341 miles

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

Front exhaust joint leaking.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,851 miles

n/s/r footbrake reading starting to get low.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 39,851 miles

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

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

n/s/r footbrake reading starting to get low.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,162 miles

BOTH INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOTS LEAKING GREASE

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT FLEXY BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS

PLAY N/S/R TOP MOUNT

Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,267 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,660 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 18,698 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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AJ02 KJV 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 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ02 KJV, 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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AJ02 KJV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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