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ET02 DKD

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,388 mi
Last recorded81,388 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 81,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front play in top mount

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front play in top mount

Fail 17 May 2019 81,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front play in top mount

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front play in top mount

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 75,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking on protective cover (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear slight play in strut top mount

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges protruding body

both sills corroded

oil leak from rocker cover

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 75,900 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush strut top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings where axle mounts to chassis (6.1.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking on protective cover (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear slight play in strut top mount

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges protruding body

both sills corroded

coolant level below minimum

oil leak from rocker cover

power steering pipes corroded

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and close to legal limit

Pass 2 May 2017 70,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,436 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 64,015 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 50,125 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 50,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,228 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,228 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system starting to rust in places

fuel filter & fuel tank rusting

general wear on discs

n/s/f tyre starting to get low on tread & wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre low on tread

odd sticker on screen

power steering metal pipes rusting

rear wiper blade wearing

small dent in n/s/r rim

small oil leak around engine area

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,160 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 47,160 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,979 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 42,979 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,774 miles

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system starting to rust in places

general movement in both front top susp. mounting

general wear on front discs

surface rust on parts of susp.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 40,774 miles

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system starting to rust in places

general movement in both front top susp. mounting

general wear on front discs

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,646 miles

165/14 road wheels, 155/13 spare

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

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

brake fluid level below max

general wear on front discs

odd stiker on screen

rxt. system getting rusty in places

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,641 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 25,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 DKD is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black 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 DKD, 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 DKD is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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