MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion around fuel flap and filler neck
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front and rear brake pipes corroded
Offside headlight condensated
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front and rear brake pipes corroded
Offside headlight condensated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Catalytic convertor worn
O/S Head Light Misted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Catalytic convertor worn
O/S Head Light Misted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front macpherson strut top mount/bush play/wear
slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
travel on footbrake
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front macpherson strut top mount/bush play/wear
slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split
Spare wheel carrier loose
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare wheel carrier loose
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 NVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 AK53 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?
AK53 NVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is AK53 NVZ safe to buy?
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