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DV52 ZVT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,353 mi
Last recorded95,353 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 95,353 miles

Spare wheel missing

Fail 5 May 2018 95,353 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 5 May 2017 86,908 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,737 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap area very corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2016 84,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill areas corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill areas corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

fuel cap area very corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,833 miles

near side outer wheel arch cover insecure.

off side rear tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 80,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side outer wheel arch cover insecure.

off side rear tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,550 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheelarch insecure/temporary repair

Fail 7 Mar 2014 74,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheelarch insecure/temporary repair

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,626 miles

both front brake discs slight wear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 60,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 60,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 55,594 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 55,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 49,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,577 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,250 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 44,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,717 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 21,054 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 ZVT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DV52 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

DV52 ZVT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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