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BK03 UUT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,082 mi
Last recorded74,082 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UUT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,082 miles

Nearside Front floor slight corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner chassis rail slight corrosion

Nearside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner chassis rail slight corrosion

Offside Front floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 74,049 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner sill(underneath car) (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted but not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush(front)slightly deteriorated

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade split

Offside and Nearside front floor corroded

Offside front brake disc worn

Offside outer sill scabby and corroded along entire length

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,548 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

both nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

brake fluid level low

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on inner and outer sills / chassis and floor panels

movement in both rear suspension leg top mountings

movement in rear axle suspension frame front bushes

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 13 May 2016 66,501 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,677 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,199 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 51,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,824 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,490 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,501 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 30,761 miles

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

off side outer sill rusty areas to front

Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,215 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,904 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 UUT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

BK03 UUT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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