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AY52 VVJ

2002 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,608 mi
Last recorded69,608 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,608 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2010 69,604 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,005 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 63,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,334 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 56,192 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,725 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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AY52 VVJ is a 2002 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY52 VVJ, 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 AY52 VVJ registered?

AY52 VVJ is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2002.

Is AY52 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 VVJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY52 VVJ have outstanding finance?

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