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FE03 KUU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,742 mi
Last recorded65,742 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,732 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,802 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 64,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,657 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 60,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,933 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 56,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,785 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 52,781 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Chassis all round the vehicle has patches of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,058 miles

corrosion offside front outer sill

play in front strut tops

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,408 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,197 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,322 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 17,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,053 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 KUU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE03 KUU registered?

FE03 KUU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is FE03 KUU safe to buy?

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