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AP02 XXR

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,974 mi
Last recorded78,974 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,974 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low on tread

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 4 Sep 2014 78,974 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear tyres getting low on tread

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,461 miles

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

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

off side front seat belt slightly frayed

power steering pipes starting to rust

rear tyres getting low on tread

slight play in top suspension mounts

under vehicle very rusty in places

Fail 9 Sep 2013 76,450 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front seat belt slightly frayed

power steering pipes starting to rust

rear tyres getting low on tread

slight play in top suspension mounts

under vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket brocken

near side front tyre starting to perish

near side rear quarter pannel rusted and holed not with in 30cm of a mounting point

slight play in rear suspension bushes

under vehicle very rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2012 70,378 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket brocken

near side front tyre starting to perish

near side rear quarter pannel rusted and holed not with in 30cm of a mounting point

slight play in rear suspension bushes

under vehicle very rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,165 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides front outer sills starting to rust

front discs starting to rust

off side rear chassis starting to rust

rear outer quarter pannels rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,165 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides front outer sills starting to rust

front discs starting to rust

off side rear chassis starting to rust

rear outer quarter pannels rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,421 miles

Both outer sills rusty.

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

Front disks starting to rust.

Nearside rear chassis rusted and holed.

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

Rear number plate cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,421 miles

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

Both outer sills rusty.

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

Front disks starting to rust.

Nearside rear chassis rusted and holed.

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

Rear number plate cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 44,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both sides outer sills very rusty

front exhaust braket very rusty

small cracks in rear number plate

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,095 miles

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

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

both sides outer sills very rusty

front exhaust braket very rusty

small cracks in rear number plate

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,600 miles

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

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

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

slight play in top mounts

Pass 8 Sep 2007 38,628 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,270 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 30,553 miles

brake pads getting low

slight play in front suspension leg top mountings

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 XXR is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XXR, 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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AP02 XXR is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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