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BK03 SYY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,473 mi
Last recorded47,473 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,473 miles

Nearside Outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perished

both sills corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,050 miles

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

NEARSIDE SILL CORROADED

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 34,052 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE SILL CORROADED

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s sill corroded in places

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,926 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,379 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,362 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,592 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,349 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 SYY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 SYY registered?

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

Is BK03 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 SYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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