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AY02 VPJ

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,372 mi
Last recorded29,372 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 29,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,924 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,138 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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AY02 VPJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY02 VPJ, 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 AY02 VPJ registered?

AY02 VPJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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