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AO03 VUW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,699 mi
Last recorded82,699 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,699 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2017 82,699 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,446 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,906 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 62,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear and nearside rear tyre inner side walls showing deterioration

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear and nearside rear tyre inner side walls showing deterioration

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,313 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coolant low

n/s/r tyre very cracked on inner wall

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner wall and cut in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,288 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cuts on inner wall

o/s/f tyre split on inner and outer walls

o/s/r tyre has small cut in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,110 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,739 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,451 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 45,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,699 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 VUW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AO03 VUW, 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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AO03 VUW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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