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EU52 HWX

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,498 mi
Last recorded73,498 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,498 miles

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to most of o.s outer body sill

O.s.f shock absorber top mounting worn

O.s.r shock absorber ram cover damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare tyre flat

Unable to fully check rear wheel arches due to trim covers

Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear end of body sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion to most of o.s outer body sill

O.s.f shock absorber top mounting worn

O.s.r shock absorber ram cover damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare tyre flat

Unable to fully check rear wheel arches due to trim covers

Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,764 miles

Coolent low

N.s.r shock absorber leaking only just passed test ,recommend it to be replaced

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

No tread on inner parts of both front tyres

Offside Front Seat belt frayed only just passed test

Tyre pressures low!

Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,153 miles

O.s head lamp glass becoming opaque

O.s.f seat belt fraying

Play in both front shock absorber top mountings

Pos. Inadequate welding to n.s.r body repair!9

Small leak from n.s.r shock absorber

Fail 28 Jan 2016 52,153 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O.s head lamp glass becoming opaque

O.s.f seat belt fraying

Play in both front shock absorber top mountings

Pos. Inadequate welding to n.s.r body repair!9

Small leak from n.s.r shock absorber

Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,079 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 41,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 41,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,002 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 28,999 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,392 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 24,304 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,304 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,025 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise on front suspension

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,950 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,653 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,420 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 14,420 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside and offside front wiper blades split at ends

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 HWX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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