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EU02 UMM

2002 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,462 mi
Last recorded75,462 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 UMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,462 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 75,461 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,355 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 67,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,379 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 59,375 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 46,523 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 40,026 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,534 miles

Front Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

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 (Corroded) (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And has perished ()

Oil leak Gear Box ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 35,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (Sill) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

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 (Corroded) (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And has perished ()

Oil leak Gear Box ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,629 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,571 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 24,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,558 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 21,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,433 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 17,236 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 UMM is a 2002 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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