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DE53 KPN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,279 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floors and chassis at front (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wings (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 63,279 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasiss (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floors and chassis at front (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wings (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,455 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 60,455 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,003 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 58,002 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,903 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 49,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,236 miles

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

fuel filter has slight corrosion

fuel tank has slight corrosion

offside front seatbelt has slight fluffing

various areas of corrosion within prescribed areas not considered excessive at this time

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,911 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,990 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,924 miles

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

Offside Front 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 31 Jul 2007 29,651 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,479 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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DE53 KPN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE53 KPN, 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 DE53 KPN registered?

DE53 KPN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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