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DA52 HHM

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,028 mi
Last recorded91,028 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 HHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,028 miles

oil leak

rear chassis/under car corrosion but not holed

Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,055 miles

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

osfront and osrear tyres starting to crack and split

Fail 1 Feb 2014 86,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside 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)

osfront and osrear tyres starting to crack and split

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,734 miles

Air filter housing loose

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit advise replacement

Bottom of drivers b-post corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust slightly corroded

Light mist of oil around gearbox

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

Passenger side front tyre worn down to 3mm of tread also wearing outer edge slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2013 80,734 miles

Air filter housing loose

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit advise replacement

Bottom of drivers b-post corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust slightly corroded

Light mist of oil around gearbox

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Passenger side front tyre worn down to 3mm of tread also wearing outer edge slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2012 75,508 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,766 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 62,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,353 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,559 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 42,735 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,397 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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DA52 HHM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA52 HHM, 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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DA52 HHM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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