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DS52 KPX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,900 mi
Last recorded45,900 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 KPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,900 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 45,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,433 miles

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

body kit added;-unable to check both sides under sills

both front tyre treads feathered

brake fluid resevoir oil level low

Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

body kit added;-unable to check both sides under sills

both front tyre treads feathered

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,170 miles

front discs scored

Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,170 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs scored

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,876 miles

both rack boots twisted

front discs starting to corrode

steering rack slughtly leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2008 34,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rack boots twisted

front discs starting to corrode

steering rack slughtly leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,784 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 33,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,229 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 31,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Gattor split

Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,253 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 24,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Rear Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 KPX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

DS52 KPX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is DS52 KPX safe to buy?

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