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ET02 ALU

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,822 mi
Last recorded14,822 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 ALU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,822 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corosion on x2 sills/underneth

Fail 5 Jun 2015 14,822 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corosion on x2 sills/underneth

Pass 14 Jun 2014 8,819 miles

Moderate play in steering rack at the offside

Offside front brake flexi hose perished slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 2,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 99,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,105 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,722 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,143 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,510 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,641 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 ALU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ALU, 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 ET02 ALU registered?

ET02 ALU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is ET02 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 ALU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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