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ET51 OKU

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,790 mi
Last recorded69,790 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,790 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 69,790 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,072 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 65,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,924 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 59,924 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,922 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,797 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 51,797 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 45,313 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,665 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 38,157 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,157 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 34,715 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 34,715 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,145 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 31,145 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 26 Jan 2007 25,814 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,687 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 OKU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OKU, 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 OKU registered?

ET51 OKU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is ET51 OKU safe to buy?

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