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ET51 KRF

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,814 mi
Last recorded41,814 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 KRF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 41,814 miles

both rear tyres show age perishing

Pass 27 May 2016 40,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner tyre tread bald

reduced headlamp beam output on nearside

water in offside headlamp unit

Fail 27 May 2016 40,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner tyre tread bald

reduced headlamp beam output on nearside

water in offside headlamp unit

Fail 27 May 2015 39,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 39,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 37,284 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,613 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 35,613 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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)

front pads low

Fail 31 May 2012 33,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

cracks on n/side front tyre tread in places

off/side rear inner wheel rim buckled

Pass 31 May 2012 33,488 miles

cracks on n/side front tyre tread in places

off/side rear inner wheel rim buckled

Pass 31 May 2011 31,217 miles
Fail 31 May 2011

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 29,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,839 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,994 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 26,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,961 miles

some damage to o/s/rear wheel rim and slightly buckled

Pass 11 Jan 2007 20,949 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,383 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 KRF is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red 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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

ET51 KRF is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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