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FD03 KNY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,396 mi
Last recorded89,396 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 KNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 89,396 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side rear chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

under body covered with black seal

Fail 16 Jan 2016 89,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 82,168 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jan 2015 82,168 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,985 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,772 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 57,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,967 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear tires slightly miss shaped.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,398 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 28,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2008 26,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,959 miles

rear tyre wear uneven

Fail 2 Jun 2007 25,959 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,546 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

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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FD03 KNY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FD03 KNY, 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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FD03 KNY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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