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AU02 YDY

2002 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,490 mi
Last recorded55,490 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 YDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 55,490 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf floor osf floor osr outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear axle bushes rubber splitting

Fail 31 Jan 2017 55,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf floor osf floor osr outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear axle bushes rubber splitting

Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,807 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 49,783 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,659 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 44,508 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,901 miles

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

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

advise both front inner floor pans corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 41,900 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

advise both front inner floor pans corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,131 miles

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

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

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

engine coolant seems to contain power steering fluid

Fail 10 Mar 2011 35,129 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

coolant (including what seens to be power steering fluid) all over o/s/f tyre

engine coolant seems to contain power steering fluid

Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,285 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,133 miles

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

slight play n/s of steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2008 18,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 15,033 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split away †front flexis starting to perish †all tyres perishing - no cords showing †slight wear in both front leg top mounts

Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 10,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

movement at n/s/f top suspension mounting

o/s washer jet part blocked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,269 miles

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

movement at n/s/f top suspension mounting

o/s washer jet part blocked

rear wiper blade split

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 YDY is a 2002 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YDY, 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 YDY is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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