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DV52 XUA

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,517 mi
Last recorded65,517 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,517 miles

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

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 65,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,348 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 59,286 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,883 miles

Offside rear registration plate bulb holder damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2012 37,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,111 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

The sidewalls on both rear tyres are starting to perish and split

Fail 20 Jan 2011 29,111 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

The sidewalls on both rear tyres are starting to perish and split

Pass 16 Jan 2010 21,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,540 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 10,429 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2006 8,061 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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DV52 XUA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV52 XUA, 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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DV52 XUA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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