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EN51 VHW

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,563 mi
Last recorded71,563 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 VHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2014 71,563 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s front floor corroded

o/s inner rear sill drop corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,677 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,259 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 54,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 50,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2009 47,046 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2008 42,815 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,326 miles

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

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

both front tyres are down too 3-2mm

near side front head lamp a little higher than o/s

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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EN51 VHW is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN51 VHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN51 VHW registered?

EN51 VHW is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is EN51 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 VHW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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