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AK53 NVT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,662 mi
Last recorded73,662 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,662 miles

o/s/r tyre worn and slight distortion from previous repair.- new tyre advised

wiper blades perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,029 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)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,620 miles

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

slight imbalance front brakes

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,762 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 56,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,023 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,662 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 42,662 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,491 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 NVT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

AK53 NVT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 NVT safe to buy?

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