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ET02 CBO

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,139 mi
Last recorded1,139 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 CBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 1,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front chassis rails rusty

both front floors rusty

both rear chassis very rusty

exhaust rusty

osf brake hose cracking

slight play rack os

Pass 10 Sep 2016 97,520 miles

Front Air conditioning condenser starting to deteriorate badly

Front Both wishbone bushes starting to split and perish

Front Seat backings insecure

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Axel bush starting to perish and split

Offside Rear Tail light lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 97,520 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Air conditioning condenser starting to deteriorate badly

Front Both wishbone bushes starting to split and perish

Front Seat backings insecure

Nearside Front Drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Axel bush starting to perish and split

Offside Rear Tail light lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,219 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,506 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 93,505 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion n/s/f tyre low sills corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,505 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,943 miles

o/s/f wheel rim bead distorted

Fail 6 Sep 2013 88,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel rim bead distorted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,694 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,015 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 74,015 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,833 miles

offside sill becoming corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,800 miles

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

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

offside sill becoming corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,534 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 CBO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET02 CBO, 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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What year was ET02 CBO registered?

ET02 CBO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is ET02 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 CBO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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