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ET51 UDB

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

24,933 mi
Last recorded24,933 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 UDB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 24,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 24,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 24,283 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 24,274 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear and free play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 23,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 23,553 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 23,214 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 23,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 22,856 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,206 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 22,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 20,889 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,171 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,428 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,082 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,299 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,206 miles

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

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

signs of fluid seapage on clutch pipe

Fail 27 Feb 2009 12,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,176 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 10,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,195 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 UDB is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UDB, 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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ET51 UDB is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is ET51 UDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 UDB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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