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DS52 KFY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,721 mi
Last recorded38,721 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 KFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 38,721 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe mountings corroded/undersealed

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os corroded/undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 38,721 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe mountings corroded/undersealed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os corroded/undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 37,204 miles

corrossion coming to prescribed areas

front brake discs in poor condition

front brakes slightly out of balance (o/s low) 24%

top mount has slight movement

Fail 14 Feb 2017 37,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrossion coming to prescribed areas

front brake discs in poor condition

front brakes slightly out of balance (o/s low) 24%

top mount has slight movement

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,629 miles

front brake balance just within limits

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,675 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 34,675 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,003 miles

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

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 14 Feb 2012 29,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,292 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,688 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 21,499 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 18,922 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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DS52 KFY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS52 KFY, 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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DS52 KFY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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