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EU52 MKO

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,283 mi
Last recorded70,283 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 MKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,283 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2014 70,283 miles

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,890 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,379 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 59,379 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,584 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,310 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,819 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,608 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 MKO is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

EU52 MKO is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is EU52 MKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 MKO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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