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ET02 AWO

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,899 mi
Last recorded66,899 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 66,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Central mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin corroded on inner faces (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall starting to perish

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Outer o/s and n/s sills slightly corroded around existing repairs

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s backing sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,360 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under wing (2.3.2)

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated/beam image slightly impaired

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 61,360 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under wing (2.3.2)

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated/beam image slightly impaired

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,684 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill is slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

fuel cap area is slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill is slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

fuel cap area is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust flexi is broken but not blowing and is still supported

front tyres are starting to scrub slightly on the inner edge

fuel filler cap area is corroded

offside rear outer arch is slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2014 48,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust flexi is broken but not blowing and is still supported

front tyres are starting to scrub slightly on the inner edge

fuel filler cap area is corroded

offside rear outer arch is slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 44,423 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,854 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2012 39,854 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,830 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,873 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 29,874 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

horn weak condensation in n/s headlamp

slight binding o/s front brake

spare tyre deteriated

Fail 24 Aug 2009 23,330 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

horn weak condensation in n/s headlamp

slight binding o/s front brake

spare tyre deteriated

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

spare tyre heavy deteriation

Fail 13 Nov 2008 18,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

spare tyre heavy deteriation

Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 12,905 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 AWO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AWO, 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 AWO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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