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ET02 AUM

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

8,760 mi
Last recorded8,760 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 8,760 miles

n/s top shock mount has slight play

n/s wishbone bush deteriorating

o/s hand brake and foot brake lower effort

o/s rear inner arch corroding

o/s rear tyre cracking/perishing

underside and sills weak and corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2018 5,625 miles

n/s front wishbone bush wearing

sills and underside weak and corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2017 3,449 miles

n/s front wishbone bush wearing

sills and underside weak and corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2016 1,338 miles

corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,134 miles

Both rear tyres perishing 165/65/13

Fail 22 Jul 2015 98,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres perishing 165/65/13

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 88,519 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear view mirror missing

Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,518 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 83,506 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 83,506 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,094 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 13 May 2010 67,452 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 67,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,082 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 62,082 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 87,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 57,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Nov 2006 38,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

rear wiper blade not clearing rear screen

slight play in both front top mounts

slight play in o/s steering rack

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not chercked

Pass 19 Nov 2006 38,855 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

rear wiper blade not clearing rear screen

slight play in both front top mounts

slight play in o/s steering rack

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not chercked

Fail 26 Jul 2005 24,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 24,910 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 AUM is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ET02 AUM, 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 AUM is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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