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BK53 KXO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,287 mi
Last recorded93,287 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 93,287 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 10 Jun 2016 93,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,581 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 91,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 89,948 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre running out of shape

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2012 89,833 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 82,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,866 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 73,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 62,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,880 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear number plates delaminating

Fail 28 Sep 2007 35,867 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front and rear number plates delaminating

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,486 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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BK53 KXO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK53 KXO, 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 BK53 KXO registered?

BK53 KXO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BK53 KXO safe to buy?

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