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ET51 KJF

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,862 mi
Last recorded71,862 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2015 71,862 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 63,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres 165/65-13 rear tyres 155/70/13

rear number plate cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2012 49,845 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres 165/65-13 rear tyres 155/70/13

rear number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,012 miles

both outer sills and front floor pasn showing corrosion both

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both outer sills and front floor pasn showing corrosion both

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2010 32,964 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,086 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,413 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 14,365 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 9,372 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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ET51 KJF is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJF, 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 ET51 KJF registered?

ET51 KJF is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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