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AE02 VGZ

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,290 mi
Last recorded27,290 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2013 27,290 miles

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

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

both front suspension and hubs corroded

n/s/f part of bumper damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,551 miles

n/s/f hub corrodedand slight corrision subframe mounts

side wall damage to o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2012 25,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f hub corrodedand slight corrision subframe mounts

side wall damage to o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2010 24,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,285 miles

nearside front tyre heavily cracked in tread area

Fail 9 Nov 2009 23,285 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre heavily cracked in tread area

Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

slight leak to os inner driveshaft gaiter

Pass 7 Jul 2007 19,510 miles

Offside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes would benefit from being serviced (longish travel)

wpiers starting to go off

Pass 3 Jun 2006 15,041 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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AE02 VGZ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE02 VGZ, 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 AE02 VGZ registered?

AE02 VGZ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is AE02 VGZ safe to buy?

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