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AV02 UCG

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,873 mi
Last recorded41,873 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,873 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 19 Jun 2013 39,944 miles

advise both outer sills starting to rust

Fail 19 Jun 2013 39,943 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,231 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 34,231 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 24,040 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 21,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 21,948 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 18,189 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn around outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2005 14,615 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 UCG is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UCG, 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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What year was AV02 UCG registered?

AV02 UCG is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is AV02 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 UCG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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