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ET02 HKX

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2014 78,517 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,185 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,183 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wishbone bushes split

Fail 30 Jul 2011 65,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wishbone bushes split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,022 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 57,022 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 46,150 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 42,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,035 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 28,166 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 HKX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET02 HKX registered?

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

Is ET02 HKX safe to buy?

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