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AV02 VXG

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,667 mi
Last recorded88,667 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all repairs covered

Fail 5 Jan 2019 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all repairs covered

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,149 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 87,149 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure hubnut loose (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2016 84,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leak

nearside outer sill starting to corode

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,807 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 77,510 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 75,918 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

battery loose

Pass 9 May 2012 74,519 miles

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2011 73,227 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 72,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 70,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2009 70,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,503 miles

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

horn slightly muffled

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,437 miles

NSF AND OSF LOWER SUSPENSHION ARM REAR BUSHES ARE SPLITTING OUT

NSF AND OSF TOP SUSPENSHION MOUNTINGS ARE WORN

OSF INNER BRAKE PAD LOOKS VERY LOW

Fail 7 Oct 2006 43,437 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

NSF AND OSF TOP SUSPENSHION MOUNTINGS ARE WORN

NSF AND OSR LOWER SUSPENSHION ARM REAR BUSHES ARE SPLITTING OUT

OSF INNER BRAKE PAD LOOKS VERY LOW

Pass 8 Oct 2005 32,535 miles

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

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 VXG is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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