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DA53 KNU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,922 mi
Last recorded80,922 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 KNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 80,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody wax oiled

Pass 15 May 2023 80,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HEAVY WAXOIL (1.1.11 (c))

Front RUSTING PRESENT BEHIND BOTH FRONT ARCH LINERS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated FLAT ON ARRIVAL (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT LIMIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

heavy waxoil underbody

Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle waxoiled

Fail 2 Mar 2021 76,521 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded behind wheel/ other pipes undersealed unable to inspect (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when stop light applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle waxoiled

Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded AT LIMIT (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 74,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded AT LIMIT (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,654 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,233 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2017 62,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,496 miles

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

rear arch liners fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,817 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 59,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,469 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,204 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,741 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Feb 2013 45,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2009 39,396 miles

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,396 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,417 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner adge tread and slight cut on inner wall/tread - advise early rectification

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,423 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 30 Sep 2006 19,598 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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DA53 KNU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA53 KNU, 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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DA53 KNU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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