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AO02 VGL

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,169 mi
Last recorded96,169 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VGL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,169 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 71,356 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken fouling tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,781 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 66,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,630 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated/split

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,382 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

offside wiper blade deteriorated\split

Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

offside wiper blade deteriorated\split

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,347 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,237 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 43,220 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,886 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,711 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,613 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,622 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,710 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,262 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play o/s of steering rack

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,988 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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AO02 VGL is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO02 VGL, 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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AO02 VGL is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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