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AB03 SKB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,541 mi
Last recorded52,541 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 SKB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 52,541 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 52,540 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 46,857 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2021 36,909 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 35,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,997 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 34,997 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,959 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 33,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,291 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,836 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,434 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,957 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 20,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 11,940 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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AB03 SKB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 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 AB03 SKB, 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 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB03 SKB registered?

AB03 SKB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AB03 SKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 SKB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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