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EU02 ZZO

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,648 mi
Last recorded67,648 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,648 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2017 67,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit and wearing on outer edges 1.6mm 165/65/13

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both outer edges and worn to 2mm

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,455 miles

both front tyres getting low close to wear bands 3mm 165/65/13

both rear tyres cracking

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,394 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking (165/65/13)

nearside body sill corroded

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,371 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracking (165/65/13)

nearside body sill corroded

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,786 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracking (165/65/13)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 55,731 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres badly cracking (165/65/13)

nearside door sill rusty with small hole but still strong

nearside front wheel arch/bumper trim insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,804 miles

Bonnet stay 'Fixings' u/s & tapped.

Both rear tyres cracking in treads & sidewalls (165/65x13).

Oil weep from engine.

Slight corrosion to N/S body sill.

Slight dampness around steering rack turret.

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,310 miles

Bonnet stay clip worn.

Both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls (165/65x13).

Dampness around steering rack turret.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Small chips in windscreen.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 50% worn.

Suspect rocker cover gasket weeping oil.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,184 miles

Clutch bite high.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front brakes slightly out of balance bit within limits.

Suspect front brtake pads approx. 65% worn.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,422 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

O/S door check-strap noisy.

O/S/f tyre worn to wear bands & cracking (165/65x13).

Oil weeps from engine - Suspect to include rocker cover.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 37,422 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S door check-strap noisy.

O/S/f tyre worn to wear bands & cracking (165/65x13).

Oil weeps from engine - Suspect to include rocker cover.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,809 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to wear bands (165/65x13).

Front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

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

Slight oil weep from engine - Suspect front upper area.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,033 miles

N/S/F tyre low on outer edge & both front tyres cracking (165/65x13).

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

O/S/R number plate light unit insicure (broken) - Tempory repair made.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,089 miles

Slighgt play in n/s/f top suspension mounting.

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 ZZO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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