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AO02 YTS

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,664 mi
Last recorded74,664 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 74,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside nearside mirror glass missing

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,712 miles

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)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer sill slight corrosion.

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

Offside outer sill slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,196 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,539 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,578 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 48,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,308 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 37,351 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,351 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,756 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,985 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 YTS is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YTS, 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 YTS is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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