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AM53 DEY

2020 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

29,628 mi
Last recorded29,628 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 29,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 21,395 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 89,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 89,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 18,005 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,126 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 77,106 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 16,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged BORDERLINE, DAMAGE TO WEBBING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 69,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged BORDERLINE, DAMAGE TO WEBBING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,224 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,662 miles

seat tilt handles broken

Fail 2 Dec 2020 65,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 64,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both rear shock absorber top bushes

Pass 24 May 2019 59,650 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front exhaust bracket corroded / broke

nearside / offside rear brake hose brackets corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop detatched

slight play in both rear shock absorber top bushes

Fail 20 May 2019 59,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring / shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front exhaust bracket corroded / broke

nearside / offside rear brake hose brackets corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop detatched

Pass 23 May 2018 54,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front exhaust bracket corroded / broke

nearside / offside rear axle spring pans corroded

nearside / offside rear brake hose brackets corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop detatched

Fail 18 May 2018 54,552 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded / broke

lower readings on offside rear park brake

nearside / offside rear axle spring pans corroded

nearside / offside rear brake hose brackets corroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop detatched

Pass 31 May 2017 50,636 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside / offside rear axle spring pans corroded

nearside / offside rear brake hose brackets corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 50,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside / offside rear axle spring pans corroded

nearside / offside rear brake hose brackets corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s axle spring pans (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 40,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 35,110 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

uneven wear on n/s o/s rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2013 30,022 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 22,421 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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AM53 DEY is a 2020 Ford Ka in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AM53 DEY, 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 6 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AM53 DEY is a 2020 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2020.

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