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AU02 UFW

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,032 mi
Last recorded92,032 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 92,032 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,032 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2012 85,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 77,557 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre cracks / splits sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,557 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre cracks / splits sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,362 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 66,362 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,914 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 57,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,057 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 51,057 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,583 miles

0/s/r tyre punctured

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 40,583 miles

0/s/r tyre punctured

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 30,409 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2006 30,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UFW is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFW, 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 UFW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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