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DV03 KZA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,035 mi
Last recorded82,035 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 KZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,035 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak to rear of engine

Fail 24 Apr 2013 82,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak to rear of engine

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,609 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on outer edge.advise immediate replacement

rear no.plate marked

Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on outer edge.advise immediate replacement

rear no.plate marked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,554 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,188 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear axel bushes weak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear axel bushes weak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 55,834 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,406 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,245 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 KZA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KZA, 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 KZA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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