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ET51 SWZ

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,498 mi
Last recorded50,498 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 SWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 50,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 50,397 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 50,181 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 49,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,457 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 49,457 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,000 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 49,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,717 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,961 miles

n/s/f wishbone inner bush deteriorated.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,729 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,980 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 44,980 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,199 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,400 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,930 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,866 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,417 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 32,497 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 SWZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

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

Is ET51 SWZ safe to buy?

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