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AY02 UTJ

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

15,509 mi
Last recorded15,509 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 UTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2016 15,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 12,031 miles

Offside Front tyre old and starting to perish

Fail 5 Dec 2015 12,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam replaced bulb (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre old and starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2015 10,653 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 10,653 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 8,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 8,922 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 7,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

nearside front sill panel has small hole only JUST not within prescribed area but advise repair soon

Pass 16 Jan 2013 7,925 miles

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)

nearside front sill panel has small hole only JUST not within prescribed area but advise repair soon

Pass 24 Jan 2012 2,975 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 2,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 94,488 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 84,659 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 72,479 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 72,479 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,348 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 57,507 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,650 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 47,650 miles

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

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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AY02 UTJ 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 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY02 UTJ, 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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AY02 UTJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 April 2002.

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