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ET51 SMU

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,457 mi
Last recorded78,457 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,129 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 77,127 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,136 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,361 miles

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

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

front discs worn both

Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs are worn

nearside front tyre outer side wall has some slight damage no ply visible

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,669 miles

both front brake discs are worn

nearside front tyre outer side wall has some slight damage no ply visible

Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,914 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,091 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 SMU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SMU, 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

How do I check the history of ET51 SMU?

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What year was ET51 SMU registered?

ET51 SMU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is ET51 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 SMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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