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2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,739 mi
Last recorded88,739 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 88,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front top struts mounting worn

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,301 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,301 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,711 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 84,711 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill small hole

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

both seals weak / corroded

exhaust down pipe bracket broken

Fail 29 Aug 2018 79,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

both seals weak / corroded

exhaust down pipe bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill small hole

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust front clamp broken and back box corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by seat bolts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by brake pipe and sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust front clamp broken and back box corroded

offside wiper arm loose

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,141 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor by wishbone (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill just inside door (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,139 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor by wishbone (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill just inside door (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,643 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2015 65,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,129 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,129 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r tyre deflated and tread cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/Rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,499 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 50,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,284 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,012 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,368 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 44,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,138 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,064 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 35,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear tyre starting to perrish on side walls

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 KYZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KYZ, 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 KYZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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