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EU02 SBO

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,660 mi
Last recorded31,660 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 SBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2018 31,660 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

outer body has some corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2018 31,660 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,333 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2017 26,299 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,567 miles

movement in shock top mount rubbers

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,692 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,768 miles

n/s front tyre wear on edge

o/s rear tyre light cracking on edge

slight wear front top mount bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,837 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,886 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 19,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,808 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 18,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,384 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 17,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,126 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 SBO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EU02 SBO, 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 SBO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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