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EU52 DDK

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,032 mi
Last recorded49,032 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 49,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 47,542 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front steering rack weeping fluid

Offside Rear Outer sill panel

Fail 27 Sep 2019 47,542 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack weeping fluid

Offside Rear Outer sill panel

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,026 miles

slight play nearside and offside front top suspension mountings

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,884 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,104 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

some play nearside @ offside front suspension legs top mountings

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,393 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

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

rocker cover gasket leaking engine oil

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,803 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 42,750 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,596 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,270 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,363 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,181 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,472 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,343 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 17,297 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 DDK is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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