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DE03 AKP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,477 mi
Last recorded46,477 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 AKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,477 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 46,476 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,223 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,355 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,393 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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DE03 AKP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE03 AKP, 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 DE03 AKP registered?

DE03 AKP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is DE03 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 AKP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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