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AP02 FVF

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,774 mi
Last recorded74,774 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 FVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,774 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on the sidewalls

slight corrosion on offside front floor pan

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,949 miles

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

front exhaust mount corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 69,918 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivebelt perishing

o/s/r brake flexi slightly twisted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,571 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

catalyst metal bracket corroded

drive belt cracked

n/s and o/s washer jets part blocked

n/s/f alloy rim scuffed

o/s and n/s sills rusty and thin

pas pipe rusty

rad stone gaurd broken

rear axle bushes split/perished

Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,496 miles

n/s sill corroded

o/s chassie corroded

rear axle bushes perished

alternator belt perished

cut in n/s/f tyre

mist in o/s headlamp

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,199 miles

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

play in top mounts when jacked up

Fail 31 Oct 2007 50,199 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

play in top mounts when jacked up

slight marks on discs

Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,076 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front bumper split n/s

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

play in top front mounts, when jacked up

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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AP02 FVF is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP02 FVF, 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 AP02 FVF registered?

AP02 FVF is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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