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EU52 DBZ

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,551 mi
Last recorded8,551 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 DBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 8,551 miles

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

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

both front tyre inner edges wearing

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 11 May 2016 2,723 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 90,503 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,640 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 71,134 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 71,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 61,034 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,034 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 54,092 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,092 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,296 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,940 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 44,940 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,325 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,830 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 DBZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU52 DBZ, 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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What year was EU52 DBZ registered?

EU52 DBZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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