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AO02 VFX

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,695 mi
Last recorded73,695 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,695 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 73,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,554 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

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

Offside head lamp moist

Fail 29 Dec 2015 68,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

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

Offside head lamp moist

Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,221 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 64,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2013 60,034 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 60,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,359 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 55,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs rusty & worn

interior mirror missing

nearside & offside outersills corroded

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs rusty & worn

interior mirror missing

nearside & offside outersills corroded

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2010 46,179 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2009 44,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear number plate poor condition

Slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 8 May 2008 43,260 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre inner wall damaged

o/s/front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,660 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,593 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)

o/s/front suspension arm rear bush worn

slight leak steering rack boots

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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AO02 VFX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AO02 VFX, 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 AO02 VFX registered?

AO02 VFX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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