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ET02 GYV

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,472 mi
Last recorded79,472 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,472 miles

front exhaust starting to rust

front top suspension mountings slight movement

inner/ outer sill panels, floors and chassis starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread has a nail in it and wearing on edges

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish, tread worn to 1.6mm/ low on edges and has a nail in it

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

slight water ingress n/s/f headlight

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,381 miles

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

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

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

both sill corroded but not holed

exhaust rusty

front discs in poor condition

rear axle bushes slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both sill corroded but not holed

exhaust rusty

front discs in poor condition

rear axle bushes slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,777 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

some condensation to n/s h/lamp

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,024 miles

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

some damage to rear no plate

Fail 3 Sep 2008 64,024 miles

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

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

some damage to rear no plate

Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,564 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 40,250 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 GYV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

ET02 GYV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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