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AU02 UGO

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,368 mi
Last recorded97,368 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 97,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 97,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 86,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch bite high

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cut in outer sidewall

nearside rear inner arch corroded and holed

nearside rear quarter panel corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch bite high

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cut in outer sidewall

nearside rear inner arch corroded and holed

nearside rear quarter panel corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,559 miles

n/s and o/s front top suspension mountings worn

o/s front chassis rail slight corrosion

Fail 16 May 2013 80,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s front suspension top mountings worn

o/s front chassis rail slight corrosion

rear view interior mirror missing

Pass 10 May 2012 75,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both outer sills / front floors / front chassis corroded

front tyres wearing low

movement in both front shock tops

no rear view mirror fitted

scratchs to body

Fail 10 May 2012 75,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both outer sills / front floors / front chassis corroded

front tyres wearing low

movement in both front shock tops

no rear view mirror fitted

scratchs to body

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,101 miles

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

slight movement in both front shock top mountings

Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,101 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

slight movement in both front shock top mountings

Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,720 miles

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

bonnet release stiff

grease leakin fron nearside inner cv boot

movement in nearside front shock top

nearside sill corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2010 61,720 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet release stiff

grease leakin fron nearside inner cv boot

movement in nearside front shock top

nearside sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

interior center mirror missing

Fail 16 Apr 2009 57,049 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

interior center mirror missing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,735 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 51,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,934 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 43,934 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 6 May 2006 32,906 miles

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

movement in nearside front shock top mount

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 UGO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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