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2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,632 mi
Last recorded79,632 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,632 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 79,632 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,240 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on both front floor pan near side and off side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight seepage from gator (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front slight play on steering tierod

Fail 29 Aug 2017 72,240 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on both front floor pan near side and off side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight seepage from gator (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part o/s/f brake flexi fouling on shock absorber (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front slight play on steering tierod

Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,639 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,000 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,521 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,228 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 38,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,133 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 36,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,351 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,803 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 27,803 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,207 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 23,207 miles

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

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

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

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 HRL is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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