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ET51 KPJ

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,615 mi
Last recorded44,615 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,615 miles

CLUTCH FLUID PICK UP FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR LEAKING - ADVISE REPAIR

NSF CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

NSR INNER WHEEL ARCH - REAR AREA CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately FRONT AREA OF INNER WEAK ARCH WEAK - ADVISE REPAIR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded UPPER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE COLLAPSING

OSF CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPAIR

OSR INNER WHEEL ARCH - REAR AREA CORRODED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPAIR

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately FRONT AREA OF INNER WEAK ARCH WEAK - ADVISE REPAIR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 44,614 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

CLUTCH FLUID PICK UP FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR LEAKING - ADVISE REPAIR

NSF CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

NSR INNER WHEEL ARCH - REAR AREA CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately FRONT AREA OF INNER WEAK ARCH WEAK - ADVISE REPAIR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded UPPER COIL (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE COLLAPSING

OSF CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPAIR

OSR INNER WHEEL ARCH - REAR AREA CORRODED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPAIR

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately FRONT AREA OF INNER WEAK ARCH WEAK - ADVISE REPAIR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,513 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 41,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 36,652 miles

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

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

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

Small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2013 32,782 miles

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

slight play in both front top mounts but not to excess

Fail 29 Jun 2013 32,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front floors corroded but not to excess

off side rear and off side front chassis corroded but not to excess

slight play in both front top mounts but not to excess

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,428 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess

outer sills corroded but not to excess

Fail 26 Jun 2012 28,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess

outer sills corroded but not to excess

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,305 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 27,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 13,154 miles

n/s/f chassis slightly corroded

nearside front chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f door shut slightly corroded

offside front chassis slightly corroded

offside front drivers door shut slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 3,420 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 3,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 94,642 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 85,006 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 85,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 75,316 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 KPJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ET51 KPJ, 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 KPJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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