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EU02 RVK

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,323 mi
Last recorded51,323 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 RVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,323 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 51,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,560 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 31,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and both weak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 15,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 7,066 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 7,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs lipped

Front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,411 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2013 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,739 miles

both front tyres low on edges

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,998 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 52,225 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 44,162 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 44,162 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 36,465 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 29,427 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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EU02 RVK is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RVK, 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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What year was EU02 RVK registered?

EU02 RVK is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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