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AK53 DVT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,055 mi
Last recorded74,055 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 74,055 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,007 miles

Front Brake discs very rusty on inner faces

Fail 27 Mar 2017 73,007 miles

Front Brake discs very rusty on inner faces

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,760 miles

1 of 3 rear silencer mountings corroded away but box still supported

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearward arm mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,122 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,910 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,438 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,423 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,004 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,125 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 32,125 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,064 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)

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 DVT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK53 DVT, 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 DVT registered?

AK53 DVT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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