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FL03 SVY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

16,756 mi
Last recorded16,756 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 SVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 16,756 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 16,750 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 12,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 12,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 12,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 11,372 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 11,366 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking upper nearside front under chassis power steering pipe leaking flexy to rack pipe other side of join. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing all over several splits in tread and side wall down to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper suspension leg top mount slight play.

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

battery light coming on dash battery went flat whilst testing alternator not charging or very well?

Pass 11 Jul 2019 11,161 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 10,962 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 10,900 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Ball joint within steering gaitor ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill under arch liner (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 10,896 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Ball joint within steering gaitor ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill under arch liner (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 10,715 miles

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

Offside Front Small play in ball joint within steering gaitor

Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,532 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 10,338 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,608 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,186 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 8,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,355 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 8,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,300 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 6,523 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 6,523 miles

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

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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FL03 SVY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FL03 SVY, 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 FL03 SVY registered?

FL03 SVY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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