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FL03 UVV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,291 mi
Last recorded59,291 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 UVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 55,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,456 miles

Exhaust front pipe support hanger corroded & weakening

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,149 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded but to holed

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,636 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,107 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 49,107 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,943 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,943 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,294 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,135 miles

Both rear tyres cracked inside tread pattern

Offside rear trailing arm bush starting to part

Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,285 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,483 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 23,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UVV 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 66.7%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

FL03 UVV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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