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DA52 LKL

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,976 mi
Last recorded40,976 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 LKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,976 miles

vehicle has fresh underseal on UNDERSIDE

Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,875 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,557 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,966 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

n/s/r - o/s/r - o/s/f-tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,245 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs worn

nsf tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,315 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 33,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,461 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,085 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,557 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 LKL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is DA52 LKL safe to buy?

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