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AY02 WNU

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

75,894 mi
Last recorded75,894 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,894 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 75,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,716 miles

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

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

patches of corrosion

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,707 miles

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

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

patches of corrosion

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Oct 2014 71,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

patches of corrosion

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,171 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 69,171 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 62,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,916 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 55,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 51,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in front strut top mounts.

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre perishing.

rear number plate damaged.

rear road springs corroding.

there was no oil in engine.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,382 miles

movement in front strut top mounts.

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre perishing.

rear number plate damaged.

rear road springs corroding.

there was no oil in engine.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,177 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low and heavily worn on edges

rear number plate damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre worn low and heavily worn on edges

rear number plate damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2008 38,127 miles

exhaust system rusty

nearside front steering rack gaitor starting to split

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,145 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 31,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,630 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 25,630 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

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 WNU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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