The road tax status for YY52 VHW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YY52 VHW?

The first MOT test for YY52 VHW is due by 23 January 2006.

What is the recorded mileage of YY52 VHW?

The recorded mileage for YY52 VHW is 72,025 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YY52 VHW ULEZ compliant?

No, YY52 VHW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · YY52 VHW

YY52 VHW

2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 72,025 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: FORD KA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 72,025 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
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Year

2003

Engine

1299cc

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YY52 VHW Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 31/01/2022
72,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

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YY52 VHW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 00:28

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (YY52 VHW) between January 2006 and January 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 31 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”.

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YY52 VHW Mileage History

16/01/20069,022 mi
12/01/200713,864 mi+4,842 mi
13/01/200713,864 mi
17/01/200817,892 mi+4,028 mi
19/01/200922,166 mi+4,274 mi
21/01/201025,463 mi+3,297 mi
17/01/201129,234 mi+3,771 mi
17/10/201132,651 mi+3,417 mi
11/10/201237,943 mi+5,292 mi
11/10/201237,950 mi+7 mi
01/07/201344,990 mi+7,040 mi
27/06/201447,982 mi+2,992 mi
27/06/201551,367 mi+3,385 mi
27/06/201551,367 mi
02/07/201654,453 mi+3,086 mi
04/07/201654,454 mi+1 mi
14/07/201756,571 mi+2,117 mi
18/07/201756,573 mi+2 mi
06/07/201859,590 mi+3,017 mi
12/07/201859,648 mi+58 mi
15/07/201963,913 mi+4,265 mi
23/07/201963,921 mi+8 mi
05/02/202168,895 mi+4,974 mi
31/01/202272,025 mi+3,130 mi

Average of roughly 3,928 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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