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DV52 ZVB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,620 mi
Last recorded124,620 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 120,126 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,724 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,136 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 109,872 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 102,317 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,320 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 96,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,646 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,521 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,760 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,760 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 41,354 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,047 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 ZVB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZVB, 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 DV52 ZVB registered?

DV52 ZVB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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