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EU52 HPO

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,527 mi
Last recorded68,527 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 HPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,527 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 69,517 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 66,118 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 66,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 61,475 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,477 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 57,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,840 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,203 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,724 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 12 Jul 2010 42,724 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,009 miles

Both rear tyres perrished.

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,778 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,834 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 16,339 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 HPO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HPO, 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 HPO registered?

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

Is EU52 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 HPO shows 16 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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