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DA52 VXV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,832 mi
Last recorded48,832 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 48,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 45,059 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,954 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 39,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,282 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2013 33,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,285 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,671 miles

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

clutch pipe starting to smear

Fail 18 Mar 2010 28,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

clutch pipe starting to smear

Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,037 miles

offside rear lower suspension arm bush perishing

offside rear outer tyre treads perishing and splitting

offside rear wheel cylinder bleed nipple appears to be snapped

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,172 miles

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 4 Apr 2006 23,981 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 VXV 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 73.3%.

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 VXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA52 VXV registered?

DA52 VXV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is DA52 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 VXV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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