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ET02 KAX

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,740 mi
Last recorded54,740 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 KAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 54,740 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 53,805 miles

Nearside SEAL CORRODED

Pass 9 Dec 2017 52,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 51,427 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 49,409 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,443 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 45,678 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 45,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 42,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 31 May 2012 40,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 37,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 33,728 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,124 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,747 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,631 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 14,811 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 KAX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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