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FE03 KUT

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KUT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,202 miles

body has slight corrosion

oil leak

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

structure has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,135 miles

high handbrake travel

oil leak

rear axle bushes slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,499 miles

n/s front upper screen stone chipped legal at test

Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,499 miles

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

n/s front upper screen stone chipped legal at test

n/s o/s front flexi brake hoses just starting to crack legal at test

water in header tank low

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,681 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all welding repairs covered up with sealer and under seal unable to inspect

Fail 15 Mar 2012 61,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front lower screen stone chip /damaged not in swept area at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,154 miles

n/s o/s rear suspension coil springs corroding but legal at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,291 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,291 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s o/s rear tyres sidewall to tread area starting to split not excessive and legal at time of test but strongly suggest change now to avoid possible blow out

water in header tank low bellow minimum level

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,383 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area to sidewall cracking suggest change

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,052 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front brake discs only just legal at test suggest change now

n/s o/s rear tyres sidewall to tread area cracking not excessive at test

oil dampness around o/s front of engine area no leaks seen at test

oil in power steering reservoir bellow minimum mark

power steering pipes rubbing on gearbox wearing grove in gearbox cover

water in header tank low

Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,036 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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FE03 KUT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FE03 KUT, 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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FE03 KUT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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