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AU02 SBX

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,973 mi
Last recorded44,973 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 SBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,973 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 44,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,472 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,576 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,777 miles

air bag light on

Fail 9 Jun 2011 40,750 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,025 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

Fail 9 Jun 2009 34,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,309 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,110 miles

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 SBX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBX, 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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What year was AU02 SBX registered?

AU02 SBX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is AU02 SBX safe to buy?

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