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EU52 BCV

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,217 mi
Last recorded91,217 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 BCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2015 91,217 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,714 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,269 miles

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

osf and nsf chassis rails advanced corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,523 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 65,064 miles

Slight play in Offside Front Track Rod inner ball joint.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,494 miles

END FLOAT IN OS STEERING RACK

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,084 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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EU52 BCV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EU52 BCV, 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 EU52 BCV registered?

EU52 BCV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is EU52 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 BCV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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