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AK03 VNE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,064 mi
Last recorded113,064 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VNE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,064 miles

Some corrosion to fuel filler and tail gate

Fail 29 Mar 2012 113,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Some corrosion to fuel filler and tail gate

Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,550 miles

boot lid corroded

both front lower arm bushes poor (spliting)

exhaust system corroded

front subframe mounts corroded

general underbody corrosion

impact damage to n/s/r wheel rim inner edge

n/s cill corroded

oil staining on pas pump

slight oil staining on rear of block and gear box

Fail 31 Mar 2011 110,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot lid corroded

both front lower arm bushes poor (spliting)

exhaust system corroded

front brake disks poor

front subframe mounts corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s cill corroded

oil staining on pas pump

slight oil staining on rear of block and gear box

Pass 1 Apr 2010 108,787 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 108,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 105,863 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 105,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,289 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 88,289 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 54,719 miles

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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AK03 VNE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 AK03 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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