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FA03 PKY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,935 mi
Last recorded103,935 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 PKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,935 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 103,927 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 102,428 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,252 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,621 miles

advise n/s/f tyre low on tread

advise o/s/f bottom suspension arm bush worn

Fail 17 Jul 2012 84,621 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre low on tread

advise o/s/f bottom suspension arm bush worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,792 miles

severe corrotion on osr chassis rail

Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,441 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 55,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,293 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 36,293 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake balance just on limit

Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,828 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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FA03 PKY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA03 PKY, 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 FA03 PKY registered?

FA03 PKY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is FA03 PKY safe to buy?

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