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EU02 UPJ

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,069 mi
Last recorded63,069 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 UPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 63,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,073 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,752 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING UP ON TREAD AND SIDEWALLS/PUNCTURE

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F BOTTOM WATER HOSE INSECURE

Fail 24 Feb 2012 36,738 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING UP ON TREAD AND SIDEWALLS/PUNCTURE

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S/F BOTTOM WATER HOSE INSECURE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,897 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,835 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 32,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,238 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 30,238 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,305 miles

nearside front top mount worn

Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,877 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 UPJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU02 UPJ registered?

EU02 UPJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is EU02 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 UPJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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