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ET51 KPE

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,124 mi
Last recorded97,124 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 KPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2015 97,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2015 97,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 88,674 miles

n/s o/s floor corrosion o/s front chassis

Fail 2 Jan 2015 88,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s floor corrosion o/s front chassis

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,894 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,628 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 58,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,816 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,221 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,858 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 42,659 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 39,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,027 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 35,739 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 35,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 KPE is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KPE, 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 KPE registered?

ET51 KPE is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is ET51 KPE safe to buy?

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