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EU02 UDB

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,465 mi
Last recorded13,465 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 UDB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 13,465 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges of tread

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 26 May 2015 13,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges of tread

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 14 May 2014 5,993 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 7,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

Fail 9 Apr 2013 96,763 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,002 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 88,002 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 80,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn very low on edges of tread - recommend early replacement

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,792 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges of tread

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Fail 16 Mar 2010 73,792 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges of tread

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight fluid leak from off side steering rack

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,844 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 43,843 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,871 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 UDB is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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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EU02 UDB is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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