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EU02 FKT

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,180 mi
Last recorded50,180 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 FKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,180 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 50,170 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,410 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 48,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 48,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,415 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe (2.3.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Front both tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to crack in sidewall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

wheels both front and nearside inner rear bead rims slightly distorted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,299 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 43,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,867 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,131 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 27,267 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

clutch return pipe leaking slightly

slight buckle to n/s/f inner alloy

Fail 26 May 2010 24,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 May 2010 24,446 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,538 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 20,538 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,715 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 10,715 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 10,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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EU02 FKT is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU02 FKT, 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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EU02 FKT is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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