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AP53 KLA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,401 mi
Last recorded112,401 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2018 112,401 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Body has an unsafe modification sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Body has an unsafe modification sill both side (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Body has an unsafe modification sill all (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Body has an unsafe modification sill all (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 96,804 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,971 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 86,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 77,909 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

travel on service brake.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 70,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch at front within prescribed areas close to excessive

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch at front within prescribed areas close to excessive

nearside front floor pan corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

nearside registration plate lamp is a bit dim

offside front floor pan corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

Fail 30 Nov 2013 70,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside registration plate lamp is a bit dim

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch at front within prescribed areas close to excessive

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch at front within prescribed areas close to excessive

nearside front floor pan corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

offside front floor pan corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2012 65,697 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,814 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

rear number plate cracked - offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2010 55,569 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 48,086 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,145 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 40,099 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,335 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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AP53 KLA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP53 KLA, 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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AP53 KLA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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