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AJ51 VBV

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,454 mi
Last recorded88,454 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,454 miles

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 2 Feb 2016 80,941 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 80,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,013 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 74,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 58,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,144 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,332 miles

brake pedal traval just passable at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,111 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 908 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 36,583 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 26 Jan 2008 35,285 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn???

nearside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush started to crack & lift???

offside front suspension top mounting quite alot lift & play???

Fail 26 Jan 2008 35,285 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's lipped & worn???

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush started to crack & lift???

offside front suspension top mounting quite alot lift & play???

Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,194 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 20,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,001 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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AJ51 VBV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ51 VBV, 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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AJ51 VBV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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