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AK02 VYG

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,481 mi
Last recorded36,481 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 36,481 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 36,481 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 33,850 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 33,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 31,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 30,580 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 30,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 30,471 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 28,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 26,417 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 23,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,414 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 22,033 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 19,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 17,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 16,416 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 15,520 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,369 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,391 miles

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

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 VYG is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYG, 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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What year was AK02 VYG registered?

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

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