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FA03 VVE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,645 mi
Last recorded79,645 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2016 79,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 75,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,015 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 67,015 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,214 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,790 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 58,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,246 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 52,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,429 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,156 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 40,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,046 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,074 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 20,072 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre on limit

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 VVE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FA03 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

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

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