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DN03 KUW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,070 mi
Last recorded63,070 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 KUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,070 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 63,064 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shocker top mounts worn

nearside rear wheel rim distored

offside rear tyre worn

offside sill corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,263 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes inbalanced nearside lower reading

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,901 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 46,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,394 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,143 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,128 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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DN03 KUW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN03 KUW, 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 DN03 KUW registered?

DN03 KUW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DN03 KUW safe to buy?

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