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AO02 XKV

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2014

light corrosion underside off vehicle

Pass 18 May 2013 88,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 88,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

o/s outer seal corroded/holed

Pass 25 May 2012 84,359 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Fail 14 May 2012 84,169 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Pass 23 May 2011 78,574 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 78,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front discs corroded, recommend replacing in near future.

Pass 21 May 2010 73,155 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 73,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 67,539 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 5 May 2009 67,376 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 May 2008 61,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 55,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,989 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 48,989 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)

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 XKV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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