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DY03 GKK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,729 mi
Last recorded90,729 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 GKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,729 miles

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

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

rear panel to boot floor surface corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 90,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

rear panel to boot floor surface corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 83,476 miles

Oil leak

both front floors surface corrosion

offside front tyre inner edge has slight wear

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front windscreen washer has 1 jet not working.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 69,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside front windscreen washer has 1 jet not working.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,747 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 49,881 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)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush peeling.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 49,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush peeling.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,505 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,599 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,772 miles

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

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

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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DY03 GKK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DY03 GKK, 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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DY03 GKK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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