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AV02 AWF

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,478 mi
Last recorded28,478 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 AWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,478 miles

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

body work damaged too nearside rear

front disc and pads wearing thin

underbody corrsion

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,573 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,090 miles

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

front brake discs worn thin

nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall and worn below 1.6mm on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2011 15,090 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall and worn below 1.6mm on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,525 miles

coolant bottom hose insecure

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

play in n/s/f top mount

Fail 7 Apr 2010 5,525 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant bottom hose insecure

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,652 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 87,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,703 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 67,703 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,215 miles

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

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

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 AWF is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AV02 AWF, 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 AWF is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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