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ET02 AOL

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,980 mi
Last recorded84,980 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 AOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,980 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/side and o/side outer sills slight corrosin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 82,501 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,803 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 76,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,653 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,572 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Jun 2014 71,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,449 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 66,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,333 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 56,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,956 miles

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,305 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

N/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT WORN.

Pass 29 May 2007 29,935 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 29,935 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,013 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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ET02 AOL is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET02 AOL, 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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ET02 AOL is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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