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AY02 YVK

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,097 mi
Last recorded77,097 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 YVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill by front seat mounting point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill by rear suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,441 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 68,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,899 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 56,899 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,775 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,069 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,540 miles

slight play in n/s top shock mount

slight power steering leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 36,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight power steering leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,348 miles

n/s front suspension top slight play ;o/s wishbone bush wearing ;o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,310 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 20,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive 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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AY02 YVK is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

AY02 YVK is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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