2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · KD53 UMR
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 62,221 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KD53 UMR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2023
- 62,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KD53 UMR Mileage History
- 11/05/202258,793 mi
- 19/05/202258,899 mi+106 mi
- 17/05/202362,221 mi+3,322 mi
Average of roughly 3,374 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KD53 UMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (KD53 UMR) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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