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DV03 GKL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,758 mi
Last recorded42,758 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 42,758 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside & Offside Front strut top mounts

Nearside & Offside Front suspension arm bushes

Nearside Rear Inner wing to sill rusty

Offside Front Outer sill rusty

Offside Front floor rusty

Fail 9 May 2019 42,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside & Offside Front strut top mounts

Nearside & Offside Front suspension arm bushes

Nearside Rear Inner wing to sill rusty

Offside Front Outer sill rusty

Offside Front floor rusty

Pass 16 May 2018 42,195 miles

front brakes slight fluctuation

nearside and offside suspension arms inner bushes perished and split

offside door pillar corroded

offside rear floor to sill corroded

play in nearside and offside front shocker top mounts

Fail 9 May 2018 41,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes slight fluctuation

nearside and offside suspension arms inner bushes perished and split

offside door pillar corroded

offside rear floor to sill corroded

play in nearside and offside front shocker top mounts

Pass 3 May 2017 39,416 miles

Nearside & Offside front top mounts

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn & perished

Nearside & Offside outer sills rusty

Nearside front suspension arm front bush

Offside front floor rusty

Offside front suspension arm bushes

Offside rear inner wing rusty

Pass 6 May 2016 38,013 miles

Nearside & Offside front top mounts

Nearside & Offside rear outer sills rusty

Nearside front tyre near limit

Offside front suspension arm rear bush

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear inner wing rusty

Fail 6 May 2016 38,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside & Offside front top mounts

Nearside & Offside rear outer sills rusty

Nearside front tyre near limit

Offside front suspension arm rear bush

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear inner wing rusty

Pass 7 May 2015 36,192 miles

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Nearside & offside rear outer sills rusty

Offside rear inner wing to sill rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,666 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perrished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 35,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside rear tyres perrished

Pass 1 May 2013 35,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perrished and cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,407 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 32,861 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,162 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,113 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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DV03 GKL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DV03 GKL, 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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DV03 GKL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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