2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · FA03 NYG
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 52,249 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2018.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Dec 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA03 NYG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2017
- 52,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA03 NYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (FA03 NYG) between July 2006 and February 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
FA03 NYG Mileage History
- 24/07/20066,422 mi
- 21/07/200714,699 mi+8,277 mi
- 27/07/200714,699 mi
- 24/07/200820,935 mi+6,236 mi
- 25/07/200820,943 mi+8 mi
- 13/07/200926,670 mi+5,727 mi
- 22/07/201029,195 mi+2,525 mi
- 30/07/201131,949 mi+2,754 mi
- 01/08/201131,974 mi+25 mi
- 28/07/201234,942 mi+2,968 mi
- 28/06/201338,483 mi+3,541 mi
- 25/02/201641,819 mi+3,336 mi
- 25/02/201641,819 mi
- 17/02/201752,249 mi+10,430 mi
- 17/02/201752,249 mi
Average of roughly 4,335 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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