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AK02 OBU

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,776 mi
Last recorded82,776 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,776 miles

both front wishbone mounting bushes slightly worn

inner sills and floor corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil sump leaking

Pass 1 May 2013 74,617 miles

n/s wishbone bushes worn

o/s wishbone bush

Fail 24 Apr 2013 74,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

n/s wishbone bushes worn

o/s wishbone bush

Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,659 miles

both front wishbone bushes worn

both inner sills corroded and weak

brake fluid slightly low

floorpan corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside outer sill corroded and weak near rear suspension mount

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,408 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 48,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wishbones bushes slightly seperated

front brake pads low

outer sills slightly corroded

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,893 miles

both front wishbones bushes slightly seperated

front brake pads low

outer sills slightly corroded

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,809 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,809 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,740 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,645 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,683 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 19,683 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn close to treadwear bar

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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AK02 OBU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK02 OBU, 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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AK02 OBU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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