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AK53 AVY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,421 mi
Last recorded95,421 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 95,421 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,976 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside rear axle bush unbounded but no movement

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside rear axle bush unbounded but no movement

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,415 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 70,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pads are very low

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,716 miles

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

nearside rear foglight not working ???

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,148 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,105 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,302 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 23,097 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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AK53 AVY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK53 AVY, 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 AK53 AVY registered?

AK53 AVY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is AK53 AVY safe to buy?

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