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EA52 OTK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,844 mi
Last recorded155,844 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 OTK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 155,844 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 138,838 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 130,226 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 130,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 113,226 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,116 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 85,219 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,623 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,248 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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EA52 OTK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA52 OTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA52 OTK?

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What year was EA52 OTK registered?

EA52 OTK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is EA52 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 OTK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA52 OTK have outstanding finance?

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