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AY52 KTG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KTG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 85,299 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 85,283 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 79,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 71,856 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 66,593 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 66,528 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 62,655 miles

rack slight leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,804 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 56,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,134 miles

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 22 Jan 2008 32,490 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

off and near side front brake discs show wear, corrosion and pitting.

steering rack near side inner arm inner joint shows play.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows extensive movement.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 32,163 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

off and near side front and rear suspension strut top mounts show play.

off and near side front brake discs show wear, corrosion and pitting.

off and near side front headlamp aims are just within tolerance.

steering rack near side inner arm inner joint shows play.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows extensive movement.

Fail 26 Jan 2007 23,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s steering rack has slight movement in knuckle joint

Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,120 miles

o/s steering rack has slight movement in knuckle joint

Pass 28 Jan 2006 13,883 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2006 13,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake discs corroding

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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AY52 KTG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AY52 KTG, 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 AY52 KTG registered?

AY52 KTG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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