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AY02 YYB

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,816 mi
Last recorded72,816 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 72,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 69,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 May 2017 69,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,501 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,630 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front floors and n/s sill panel slightly corroded

rear axle bushs deteriated

Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front floors corroded

rear axle bushs deteriated

Fail 26 Apr 2013 50,482 miles

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

nsf lower arm rear bush perished

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,482 miles

nsf lower arm rear bush perished

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 28 Apr 2012 45,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 41,311 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread and side tread

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,070 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 24,916 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,533 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,417 miles

n/s/f top shock absorber mounting slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2005 7,280 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 YYB is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

AY02 YYB is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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