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ET51 LVV

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,925 mi
Last recorded94,925 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 94,925 miles

Different sized tyres between front and rear axles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2014 94,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Different sized tyres between front and rear axles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,510 miles

aux. belt is Ex. deteriorated !

brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

considerable play in front suspension top mounts

engine is oily

Fail 21 Jan 2013 83,447 miles

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

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

aux. belt is Ex. deteriorated !

brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

considerable play in front suspension top mounts

engine is oily

o/s/r chassis is heavily corroded at axle mounting area !

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,642 miles

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

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

aux. belt deteriorated

coolant level low !

front discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

front tyres are close to the wear indicators

Fail 23 Jan 2012 78,642 miles

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

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

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

aux. belt deteriorated

coolant level low !

front discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

front tyres are close to the wear indicators

Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,546 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are slightly worn

n/s/f suspension top mount has play

Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,647 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 62,647 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,526 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 55,474 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 47,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,289 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,381 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 LVV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

ET51 LVV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is ET51 LVV safe to buy?

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