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EU52 KWV

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,200 mi
Last recorded63,200 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,200 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer sills corroded

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2018 63,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense faded (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer sills corroded

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,920 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides adv attn (2.5.B.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides adv attn (2.5.B.1b)

general corrosion underside /inner sills / chassis rails

Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,185 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides worn to limits advise replace (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front floor corroded near subframe mount advise attn

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,729 miles

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,015 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 50,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,831 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 44,821 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,162 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,153 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 34,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,262 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,739 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 KWV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KWV, 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 KWV registered?

EU52 KWV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is EU52 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 KWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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