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KV53 DFA

2003 Ducati ST4S

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,371 mi
Last recorded48,371 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ducati ST4S18,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 DFA
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,371 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 45,701 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 45,675 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 42,266 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,609 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 36,554 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2010 29,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2009 24,482 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,487 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 17,243 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,019 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati ST4S?

Based on 6,084 MOT tests across 498 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 53
wheel bearings are excessively rough 35
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
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KV53 DFA is a 2003 Ducati ST4S in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 18,128 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 Ducati ST4S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 DFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST4S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV53 DFA is a 2003 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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