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ET51 UDD

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,029 mi
Last recorded50,029 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2016 50,029 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A frame,sill/floor. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle carrier bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing,no cords showing

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle carrier bush. (2.4.F.3)

Rear redg cracked still secure and readable.

Pass 29 Mar 2015 46,360 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear suspension has slight light on top mount bushes

oil level below minimum

Pass 13 Feb 2014 42,561 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 42,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 36,001 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion on chasis.

Fail 11 Feb 2012 36,001 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion on chasis.

Pass 13 Feb 2011 33,287 miles

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

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

nsf tyre sidewall cracking

osf tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2010 31,469 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)

both front suspension arms rear bushs starting to seperate(not resulting in exsessive movement)

both front wipers split

n/s/r tyre perishing cracking tread

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,749 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,794 miles

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

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

Offside 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 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,235 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,849 miles

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

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

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 UDD is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UDD, 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 UDD is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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