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AO02 YAD

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,641 mi
Last recorded67,641 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 YAD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,641 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 67,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail above o/s/rear axle upper mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail area, visible from o/s/r inner wheel arch behind suspension leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear axle front bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 60,910 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,159 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,640 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,760 miles

Bodywork rusty around the fuel filler flap

Both front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both rear axle mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Exhaust system rusted

Front and rear brake flex hoses perished and ferrules very rusty

Front chassis rails rusty

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Fuel filter rusty

Nearside front metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on the outer tread shoulder

Offside door mirror glass degrading

Play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 23 May 2013 42,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Bodywork rusty around the fuel filler flap

Both front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both rear axle mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Exhaust system rusted

Front and rear brake flex hoses perished and ferrules very rusty

Front chassis rails rusty

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Fuel filter rusty

Nearside front metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on the outer tread shoulder

Offside door mirror glass degrading

Play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 22 May 2012 40,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 40,596 miles

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

oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 38,089 miles

oil leak

oil on minimum

Fail 21 May 2011 38,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre very perished

oil leak

oil on minimum

spare tyre flat and perished

Pass 10 May 2010 35,327 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 35,327 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 31,624 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 31,624 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)

Pass 8 May 2008 24,852 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 19,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 May 2006 17,007 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 YAD is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO02 YAD, 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 YAD is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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