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AK03 VNB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,233 mi
Last recorded43,233 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VNB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 43,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 36,927 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 31,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 31,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled with water (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 26,515 miles

Offside surface corrosion on sill to rear of door aperture

Pass 1 Apr 2022 19,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 18,672 miles

Nearside Front NSF outer wing corroded, not excessive

Nearside Rear NSR quarter panel slightly corroded and damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2021 18,672 miles

Nearside Front NSF outer wing corroded, not excessive

Nearside Rear NSR quarter panel slightly corroded and damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 18,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,851 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 17,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,097 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,752 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,002 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,240 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,332 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,112 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 12,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 10,782 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,284 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,453 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,369 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,124 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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AK03 VNB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK03 VNB, 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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AK03 VNB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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