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AO03 KAU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

80,682 mi
Last recorded80,682 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2021 80,682 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside sill corroded inner and outer rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,317 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 78,317 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,086 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 76,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,626 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 73,626 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,099 miles

Rear springs rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2017 71,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear springs rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,679 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 68,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 68,605 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 68,156 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,772 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 61,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,639 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,615 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 41,141 miles

Corrosion developing in both sills advise horough rustproofing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,141 miles

Corrosion developing in both sills advise horough rustproofing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,675 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

movement in both rear shocker top mtgs - on tolerance limit - recommend replaced

possible leak from clutch pipe on master cyl - recommend checked/replaced

Pass 16 May 2008 14,498 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 14,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 11,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,215 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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AO03 KAU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AO03 KAU, 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 AO03 KAU registered?

AO03 KAU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AO03 KAU safe to buy?

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