MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Metal brake pipes corroding
O/S Mirror glass cracked
O/S/R Chassis corroding
Rear axle beam bushes worn
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
attention to corrosion on o/s/r chassis at axle mount
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
engine management light is on
front brake discs are worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
front brake discs are worn
noise in top of column
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
noise in top of column
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS52 KPT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 KPT, 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 KPT registered?
DS52 KPT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 2003.
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