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AP02 XYO

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,478 mi
Last recorded84,478 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 XYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 84,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail above axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine overheated during emissions test

n/s number plate lamp not working

n/s/f tyre low on tread

n/s/r boot floor excessively corroded

o/s/r boot floor excessively corroded

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 21 Nov 2020 77,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 77,334 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,598 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,687 miles

Chip in windscreen

Slight power steering leak

Surface corrosion to both outer sills

Surface corrosion to both rear under sills

Surface corrosion to n/s front floor

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,720 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,661 miles

front tyres wear on edges

slight play in both front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 6 May 2014 46,482 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

bonnet stay missing

slight play n/s top suspension leg

Fail 6 May 2014 46,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

bonnet stay missing

slight play n/s top suspension leg

Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both sills getting rusty

floor rusty n/s/f

Fail 28 Apr 2012 36,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,408 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s sill rusty at top under door

Pass 17 Apr 2010 29,294 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,498 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 25,498 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,114 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 17,033 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 17,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 12,634 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 12,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 XYO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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