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DS52 KNB

2003 Ford Ka

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,484 mi
Last recorded93,484 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 KNB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 93,484 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

areas of light corrosion on inner and outer sills

both front tyres are perished on the inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,585 miles

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 8 Apr 2016 89,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,554 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,633 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 82,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leek

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,312 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 56,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,533 miles

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

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

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,399 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,037 miles

off side rear tyre poor condition [cracking]

Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,218 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KNB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNB, 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 DS52 KNB registered?

DS52 KNB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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