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2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,375 mi
Last recorded73,375 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,375 miles

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)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 73,375 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

spring resting on tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,964 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill o/s + n/s (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s + n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 68,964 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill o/s + n/s (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s + n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 68,964 miles

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill o/s + n/s (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s + n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,202 miles

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front inner driveshaft gaiter clips slightly worn

nearside and offside rear footbrake performance slightly low

offside front wiper perished

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,693 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2014 46,693 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,077 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 34,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 31,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,831 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,831 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,273 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,701 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,646 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 146,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 12,620 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low

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 DWM is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EU52 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

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

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