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AU02 UJW

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

53,868 mi
Last recorded53,868 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,868 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2023 53,868 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 21 May 2022 48,088 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 48,044 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2021 44,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 44,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ubcc

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion to rear outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion innersil (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 4,229 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion innersil (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 43,530 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

chassis corroded/ubcc/wheel trims fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2017 43,523 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

chassis corroded/ubcc/wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion to rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion to rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,220 miles

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

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 27 Mar 2015 43,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive 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)

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,979 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 42,979 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,279 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,851 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 41,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,244 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,809 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,713 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,808 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,183 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

rear wiper judders

Fail 26 Feb 2007 30,183 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

rear wiper judders

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,072 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes coming adrift.

front brake discs worn.

front number plate cracked.

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 UJW is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UJW, 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 UJW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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