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ET02 DVP

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,240 mi
Last recorded79,240 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 DVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,240 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 11 Apr 2012 79,240 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,936 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,132 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes debonding slightly

front brake discs looking worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f tyre getting down on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,518 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,952 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,581 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 DVP is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DVP, 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 DVP registered?

ET02 DVP is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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