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AP02 XYV

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,590 mi
Last recorded52,590 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 XYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,590 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2021 52,172 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,831 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 50,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 49,720 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 49,699 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 48,729 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 47,956 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 47,951 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 47,009 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 47,005 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 45,831 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 44,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 43,688 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 43,683 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,631 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,225 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 7 May 2009 41,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 41,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,601 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,441 miles

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

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

play/knocking in both front top suspension mounts

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,815 miles

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

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

rear number plate cracked

rear wiper split

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 XYV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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