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EU52 HLG

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,974 mi
Last recorded72,974 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,974 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear axel bushes wearing

n/s/f chassis has surface corrosion

n/s/f headlamp lens cloudy with condensation

Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,974 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyres wearing low

both rear axel bushes wearing

n/s/f chassis has surface corrosion

n/s/f headlamp lens cloudy with condensation

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,464 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,566 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,632 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,405 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 53,419 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,419 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,383 miles

both steering rack gaitors cracking.

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split.

vehicle damaged all over.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,441 miles

near side rear of vehicle damaged

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 HLG is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EU52 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

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

Is EU52 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 HLG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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