2002 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · EK52 DZN
2002 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 55,895 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK52 DZN Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 55,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK52 DZN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Ka (EK52 DZN) between November 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (39 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps corroded (4.1.2 (c))”; “Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
EK52 DZN Mileage History
- 29/11/200616,946 mi
- 28/11/200718,738 mi+1,792 mi
- 29/11/200718,740 mi+2 mi
- 27/11/200820,787 mi+2,047 mi
- 17/11/200922,192 mi+1,405 mi
- 23/11/201023,495 mi+1,303 mi
- 09/11/201124,877 mi+1,382 mi
- 06/11/201225,511 mi+634 mi
- 03/12/201327,156 mi+1,645 mi
- 01/12/201428,386 mi+1,230 mi
- 23/11/201530,692 mi+2,306 mi
- 28/11/201638,379 mi+7,687 mi
- 30/11/201744,185 mi+5,806 mi
- 06/12/201744,335 mi+150 mi
- 30/11/201847,971 mi+3,636 mi
- 30/11/201847,972 mi+1 mi
- 04/12/201948,623 mi+651 mi
- 06/12/201948,625 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/202048,748 mi+123 mi
- 12/12/202048,755 mi+7 mi
- 08/12/202149,028 mi+273 mi
- 30/11/202250,631 mi+1,603 mi
- 01/12/202250,639 mi+8 mi
- 12/12/202352,806 mi+2,167 mi
- 22/12/202352,809 mi+3 mi
- 14/04/202554,331 mi+1,522 mi
- 28/04/202554,340 mi+9 mi
- 28/04/202655,895 mi+1,555 mi
- 28/04/202655,895 mi
Average of roughly 2,007 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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