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EN51 VUS

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,895 mi
Last recorded59,895 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 VUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,844 miles

165/14 road wheels 155/13 spare

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

bodywork has surface rust in places

both outter sils getting rusty

brake fluid level below limits

ext. system getting rusty in places

first ext. mounting braket broken

fuel filter rusting

general oil leaks around engine ands gearbox areas

general wear on front discs

n/s/f power steering pipes insecure

n/s/f wiper blade wearing

o/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

power steering fluid getting low

power steering metal pipes rusting

slight dampness around steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,844 miles

165/14 road wheels 155/13 spare

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

both outter sils getting rusty

brake fluid level below limits

ext. system getting rusty in places

first ext. mounting braket broken

fuel filter rusting

general oil leaks around engine ands gearbox areas

general wear on front discs

n/s/f power steering pipes insecure

n/s/f wiper blade wearing

o/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

power steering fluid getting low

power steering metal pipes rusting

slight dampness around steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,922 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 51,922 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air freshner on int. mirror

bodywork has surface rust in places

both outter sils getting rusty and weak

ext. system starting to rust in places

front brake pads starting to get low

fuel filter rusting

general wearon front discs

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

oversized tax disc holder used

rad. header tank low on water

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seems low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,731 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 45,718 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

air freshners on int. mirror

brake fluid level getting low

child seat n/s/f

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel filter rusty

general wear on front discs

oversized tax disc holder used

power steering metal pipes getting rusty in places

rad. header tank low on water

surface rust on both outter sils

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,510 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 32,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,500 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 29,500 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear number plate cracked/damaged.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 218,596 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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EN51 VUS is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EN51 VUS, 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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EN51 VUS is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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