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AK02 VPX

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,514 mi
Last recorded85,514 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2014 85,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

oil level low

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both outer sills and sill lips rusting

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,129 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both outer sills lips and sills rusting

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills and sill lips rust patches in places

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,641 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,639 miles

brake fluid down to minimum level

rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Jun 2009 50,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid down to minimum level

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,259 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 37,416 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,277 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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AK02 VPX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK02 VPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK02 VPX registered?

AK02 VPX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is AK02 VPX safe to buy?

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