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BK03 KWH

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,590 mi
Last recorded34,590 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 KWH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

coolant level low

Fail 5 Mar 2018 34,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,932 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,550 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,510 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,901 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,124 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 25,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,905 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,450 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 14,450 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 11,683 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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BK03 KWH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK03 KWH, 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 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK03 KWH registered?

BK03 KWH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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