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EU52 MKF

2002 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,108 mi
Last recorded86,108 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 86,108 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking. (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush. (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,456 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 74,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent to rear axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent to rear axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,888 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,292 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,730 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 61,717 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,651 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,595 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,143 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,505 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,490 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 MKF is a 2002 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

EU52 MKF is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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