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DA53 KTO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,380 mi
Last recorded75,380 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 KTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,380 miles

Central Rear Corrosion On Rear Bumper Under Tail Gate

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Aug 2021 75,380 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet Latch Stiff (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Corrosion On Rear Bumper Under Tail Gate

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil Leak

Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,123 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front front supervision top shock bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight run on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,373 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 52,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,185 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 47,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,636 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 34,884 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,467 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,668 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,823 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 25,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

tested in wet conditions.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,853 miles

tested in wet conditions.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,293 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,569 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 KTO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTO, 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 DA53 KTO registered?

DA53 KTO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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