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DS52 KPF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,406 mi
Last recorded57,406 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,406 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 57,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 57,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill chalked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill chalked (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corrosion visible

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner wheel arch corrosion visible

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,929 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Movement detected at n/s front wheel, possible steering rack / inner joint wear?

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

O/s rear tyre cracking visible sidewall to tread.

Spare tyre in poor condition.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 56,929 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Movement detected at n/s front wheel, possible steering rack / inner joint wear?

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

O/s rear tyre cracking visible sidewall to tread.

Spare tyre in poor condition.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,191 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 52,385 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 52,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 49,667 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 49,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion present on exhaust

minor damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2012 45,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2011 41,544 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,060 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,978 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 28,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,431 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 13,942 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 KPF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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