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AV02 FRO

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,939 mi
Last recorded81,939 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 FRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,939 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 81,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,625 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,794 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 75,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wiper blade is split on both ends

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade is split on both ends

Fail 3 May 2013 72,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre has perishing to its sidewall

Pass 3 May 2013 72,409 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre has perishing to its sidewall

Pass 15 May 2012 67,921 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 67,921 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 Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 62,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 56,314 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre isworn on both edges

o/s/r tyre is perishing on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2009 48,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,285 miles

ns/f tyre worn and o/s/f tyre is worn

Pass 3 May 2007 29,836 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 29,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2006 24,773 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 24,773 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2005 19,090 miles

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 FRO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV02 FRO, 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 FRO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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