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ET02 CVP

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,200 mi
Last recorded94,200 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,200 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 94,189 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,305 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 77,296 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,550 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 62,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 60,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 55,900 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

various underbody corrosions

Fail 7 Aug 2015 54,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

various underbody corrosions

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,431 miles

Both sides sill has minor corrosion within 30cm of suspension mounts.

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 53,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both sides sill has minor corrosion within 30cm of suspension mounts.

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,907 miles

both rear front wishbone bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2012 44,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,140 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,139 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,216 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,622 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 25,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,585 miles

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

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 CVP is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CVP, 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 CVP is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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