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EU52 RMZ

2002 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,261 mi
Last recorded75,261 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 RMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,637 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,614 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 67,575 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 45,858 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Aug 2013 38,790 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,327 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,798 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,912 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 27,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,980 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,717 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,866 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 RMZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

EU52 RMZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EU52 RMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 RMZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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