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ET02 KDK

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,731 mi
Last recorded87,731 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR SEATS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

VARIOUS OIL AND WATER LEAKS

Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,726 miles

Centre Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR SEATS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

VARIOUS OIL AND WATER LEAKS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,706 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside front tyre on limit

Offside front chassis corroded

Play in offside front topmount

Fail 2 Oct 2014 82,600 miles

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

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside front tyre on limit

Offside front chassis corroded

Play in offside front topmount

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,557 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded

play in both front topmounts

Fail 3 Oct 2013 76,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare wheel carrier is missing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,061 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,149 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,874 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 45,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,185 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,185 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,782 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 22,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,776 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 KDK is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KDK, 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 KDK registered?

ET02 KDK is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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