CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP02 NPD

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,093 mi
Last recorded81,093 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,093 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,778 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 74,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 29 Sep 2014 66,807 miles

ADV BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 27 Sep 2014 66,807 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADV BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

ADV CLUTCH SLIPPING

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,512 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 60,499 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,425 miles

ADV FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,425 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

ADV FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADED

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,283 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,283 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,715 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 49,896 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,759 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,473 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP02 NPD is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AP02 NPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP02 NPD?

You can check the full history of AP02 NPD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP02 NPD registered?

AP02 NPD is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is AP02 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 NPD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP02 NPD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP02 NPD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.