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ET02 YBL

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,631 mi
Last recorded96,631 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,899 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,769 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 85,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,337 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,863 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,332 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,900 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Sep 2011 62,900 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jul 2010 55,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,219 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 40,161 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 40,161 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,114 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 YBL is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL registered?

ET02 YBL is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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