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DS52 KNR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,286 mi
Last recorded95,286 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 KNR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 95,286 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap flap corrosion noticed

general corrosion noticed and adviced

Fail 16 Mar 2012 86,858 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,858 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,385 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 57,215 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 57,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 44,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wheel arch liner is damaged and insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2009 44,287 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wheel arch liner is damaged and insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2008 37,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic cover behind front bumper broken and insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,780 miles

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

plastic cover behind front bumper broken and insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,535 miles

all tyre valves slightly rubbing wheel trims advise change wheel trims

Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,864 miles

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

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 KNR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNR, 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 KNR registered?

DS52 KNR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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