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ET51 OSO

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

69,755 mi
Last recorded69,755 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 69,755 miles

Nearside Outer Body not fully secure OUTER SILL PANEL RUSTY (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body not fully secure OUTER SILL PANEL RUSTY (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,981 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 68,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has movement but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 67,886 miles

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill panel (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 67,045 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 67,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,059 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 66,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened rear bush (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,023 miles

Nearside 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 wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,371 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 61,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,101 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 59,101 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,650 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 56,650 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,866 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 50,866 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,902 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 35,902 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,270 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 25,270 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 OSO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 OSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET51 OSO registered?

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

Is ET51 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 OSO shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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