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AO51 VMM

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,026 mi
Last recorded11,026 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 11,026 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 11,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 6,406 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 99,855 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 99,855 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,986 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,501 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,414 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 74,343 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)

front brakes have a slight judder

front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 15 Dec 2006 68,151 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 68,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 56,425 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 56,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO51 VMM is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO51 VMM, 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 AO51 VMM registered?

AO51 VMM is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is AO51 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 VMM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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