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MA04 DSO

2023 Ford Ka

White Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,571 mi
Last recorded92,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 DSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,571 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 91,931 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 86,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 81,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,071 miles

Front manifold bolts missing and lose

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 20 Jan 2023 75,071 miles

Front manifold bolts missing and lose

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 21 Jan 2022 69,861 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 69,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,462 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,995 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 51,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 45,865 miles

Loose wiring in top of battery.

n/s/f drive shaft inner c.v. gaiter damp.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,720 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,727 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,312 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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MA04 DSO is a 2023 Ford Ka in White. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA04 DSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 3 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MA04 DSO registered?

MA04 DSO is a 2023 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2023.

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