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2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,259 mi
Last recorded98,259 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,259 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at fixing/bend (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has small chips and has been scratched by faulty wiper blades through arc of its travel, near excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing rubber rusty as is fuel filler head

Fail 15 Aug 2018 98,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at fixing/bend (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has small chips and has been scratched by faulty wiper blades through arc of its travel, near excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing rubber rusty as is fuel filler head

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,138 miles

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 89,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,644 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 71,075 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,770 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 69,580 miles

nearside front wishbone bush starting to seperate

Pass 1 May 2010 67,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

bonnet saftey release system shows stiffness.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front headlamp unit shows condensation.

off and near side front suspernsion strut top mounts show play.

off side front door mirror glass shows damage.

off side rear tyre is extensivly perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

Fail 1 May 2010 67,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

bonnet saftey release system shows stiffness.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front headlamp unit shows condensation.

off and near side front suspernsion strut top mounts show play.

off side front door mirror glass shows damage.

off side rear tyre is extensivly perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

Pass 12 May 2009 66,741 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,241 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,176 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 45,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 28,384 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 HWC is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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