2003 Ford KA 1.6L Petrol · FL03 AVM
2003 Ford KA (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 78,449 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL03 AVM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2022
- 78,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL03 AVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (FL03 AVM) between July 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
FL03 AVM Mileage History
- 21/07/200619,970 mi
- 31/07/200725,551 mi+5,581 mi
- 02/08/200725,551 mi
- 02/05/200828,133 mi+2,582 mi
- 29/04/200935,637 mi+7,504 mi
- 20/04/201045,567 mi+9,930 mi
- 21/04/201045,583 mi+16 mi
- 19/04/201154,879 mi+9,296 mi
- 20/04/201154,879 mi
- 30/04/201258,722 mi+3,843 mi
- 01/05/201258,722 mi
- 17/07/201360,425 mi+1,703 mi
- 18/07/201360,425 mi
- 18/07/201461,293 mi+868 mi
- 10/07/201562,953 mi+1,660 mi
- 15/07/201666,373 mi+3,420 mi
- 21/07/201666,392 mi+19 mi
- 24/06/202068,483 mi+2,091 mi
- 25/06/202068,483 mi
- 24/05/202172,137 mi+3,654 mi
- 25/05/202172,159 mi+22 mi
- 05/09/202278,443 mi+6,284 mi
- 12/09/202278,449 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,622 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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