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AU53 WKZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,306 mi
Last recorded70,306 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,306 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 70,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,088 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 64,088 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,358 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,021 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,279 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 44,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front tyres and offside and nearside rear tyres starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,700 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 38,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,291 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 19,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU53 WKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU53 WKZ, 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 AU53 WKZ registered?

AU53 WKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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