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ET51 DNU

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,131 mi
Last recorded74,131 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 DNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion A Post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not movement in rear wishbone bush

Fail 29 Jun 2016 69,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not movement in rear wishbone bush

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,652 miles

Oil leak

engine management lkamp iluminated

Fail 9 Jul 2015 64,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine management lkamp iluminated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,293 miles

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

engine warning light on dash

o/s/f wheel arch liner catching tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2014 58,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine wearning light on dash

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,155 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Malfunction indicator lamp on.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 53,155 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Malfunction indicator lamp on.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 41,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on?

underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,958 miles

engine light on?

underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,769 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracking quite badly?

some under body surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2010 33,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,644 miles

corrosion started os outter sill

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 33,363 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,954 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 32,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 30,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake lever high

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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ET51 DNU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ET51 DNU, 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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ET51 DNU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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