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EU52 KYA

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

97,568 mi
Last recorded97,568 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 KYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 97,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,476 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 95,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,092 miles

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

N/S/R + O/S/R Ouuter Side Seal Corroded

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 93,091 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R + O/S/R Ouuter Side Seal Corroded

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 88,054 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 88,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,330 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inside edges rear section of exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 77,330 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres slight wear on inside edges rear section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,347 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 69,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,709 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 59,708 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,528 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 53,519 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,552 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,923 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 42,922 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 37,055 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 37,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 KYA is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 KYA, 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 KYA registered?

EU52 KYA is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is EU52 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 KYA shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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