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DK03 YYM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,144 mi
Last recorded77,144 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 YYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 77,144 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 73,658 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,531 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 66,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,379 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,924 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,631 miles

n/s/r tyre is perishing

o/s/f flexy not clipped but not fouling any other part

both front chassis legs slightly corroded

both front floor are slightly corroded

o/s/f wing damaged but not resulting in a jaggered edge

Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,631 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

both front chassis legs slightly corroded

both front floor are slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre is perishing

o/s/f flexy not clipped but not fouling any other part

o/s/f wing damaged but not resulting in a jaggered edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,821 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 41,907 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 41,907 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,299 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 30,081 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,340 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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DK03 YYM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK03 YYM, 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 DK03 YYM registered?

DK03 YYM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 YYM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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