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AV02 FVK

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

4,146 mi
Last recorded4,146 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 FVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 4,146 miles

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 23 Feb 2015 90,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 90,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 78,883 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 74,132 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 74,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 60,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,451 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 28,703 miles

both front top suspension mounts have play.n/s worst

Fail 13 May 2009 28,701 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front top suspension mounts have play.n/s worst

Pass 8 May 2008 15,109 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 12,455 miles

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres perished

play in n/s/f tops suspension mounting

Pass 11 May 2006 9,154 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 FVK is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FVK, 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 FVK is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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