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AU02 RVA

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,854 mi
Last recorded53,854 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,854 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,744 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,791 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 51,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,994 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 49,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,155 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 47,155 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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,880 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

FRONT DISCS BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/F TO REAR BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

Fail 20 Feb 2013 44,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

FRONT DISCS BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/F TO REAR BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,426 miles

REAR SHOCKS BECOMING SOFT.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,666 miles

front inner pads getting thin

o/s front wishbone,rear bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,249 miles

advise nsf seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,982 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,794 miles

both rear tyres cracking through tread pattern

passenger front tyre cut through tread

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 RVA 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 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 AU02 RVA, 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 RVA is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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