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AV02 AVX

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,758 mi
Last recorded4,758 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 AVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 4,758 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 4,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 891 miles

1. Slight leak in exhaust front pipe. 2. Offside rear chassis member starting to corrode.

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 230 miles

1. Rear tyres wearing low on edges. 2. Front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,142 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner track rod excessive play

Fail 20 Jun 2012 93,986 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f inner track rod excessive play

Pass 23 May 2011 86,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s mirror cracked

rear number plate cracked

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 23 May 2011 86,259 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s mirror cracked

rear number plate cracked

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2010 79,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 72,978 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,978 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 55,848 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 55,848 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 May 2007 47,463 miles

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

both front top suspension mounts worn

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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AV02 AVX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV02 AVX, 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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AV02 AVX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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