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DA52 XPP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,171 mi
Last recorded43,171 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 XPP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 37,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,765 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,668 miles

Nearside Front rear wishbone bush in a poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,229 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 19,519 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,609 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 16,588 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front strut tops slight movement

Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front lower arms bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2010 14,465 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front lower arms bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,760 miles

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

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)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearsideand offside rear and offside front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,119 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 11,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,357 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2006 7,647 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 XPP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XPP, 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 DA52 XPP registered?

DA52 XPP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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