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AE52 RZV

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,209 mi
Last recorded62,209 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 56,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front top shocker mounts worn

front tyres bold on inner edge

rear tyreslow tread and n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,415 miles

front top shocker mounts worn

front tyres bold on inner edge

rear tyreslow tread and n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,025 miles

1 led inop in centre stop light

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,024 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 led inop in centre stop light

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,625 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 41,625 miles

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

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

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

both o/s tyres are cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,045 miles

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

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Fail 2 Apr 2009 37,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,030 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front wiper rubbers split

n/s/f tyre perrishing on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,030 miles

front wiper rubbers split

n/s/f tyre perrishing on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,955 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 25,953 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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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AE52 RZV is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE52 RZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 RZV registered?

AE52 RZV is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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