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EU02 VLL

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,646 mi
Last recorded77,646 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2016 77,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush forward bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section above forward trailing arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Minor panel damage to nearside front bumper

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside obligatory mirror has play in a fixing

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 74,660 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,270 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 68,270 miles

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,785 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,785 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,671 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 61,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 54,873 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,469 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,990 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,571 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 27,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VLL is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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