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AU02 LCA

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,927 mi
Last recorded37,927 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 LCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 37,927 miles

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

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

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

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

interior mirror not on windscrreen

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,506 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 23,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 23,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 21,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 19,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 18,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front discs slightly pitted/rusty

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 17,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,424 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,949 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,279 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,968 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,707 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,495 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 9,937 miles

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

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

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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AU02 LCA is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU02 LCA, 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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AU02 LCA is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AU02 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 LCA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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