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FD03 KPY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,829 mi
Last recorded120,829 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 KPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 120,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to back covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Ball joint rubber perished

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe not attached and rubbing on Rear Axle

Pass 25 Apr 2023 118,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 115,417 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 113,150 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 113,150 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 110,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 107,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 106,746 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,323 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,609 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 86,609 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 74,706 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 74,705 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 74,373 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 70,141 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 70,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,972 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 59,971 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,111 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bushes weak/lipping slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,051 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 46,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,955 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 38,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,711 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 37,711 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,917 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,266 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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FD03 KPY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FD03 KPY, 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 KPY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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