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BK53 KYN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,262 mi
Last recorded69,262 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged inner rims of both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

n/s/r inner arch & n/s/f floor corroded but not classed as prescribed areas

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 69,261 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s door step. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged inner rims of both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

n/s/r inner arch & n/s/f floor corroded but not classed as prescribed areas

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 674,067 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged inner rims of both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre perished.o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s sunvisor in poor cond.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 67,406 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f outer sill (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged inner rims of both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre perished.o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s sunvisor in poor cond.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 63,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2014 58,581 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 13 Jun 2013 52,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 46,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,505 miles

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly debonded

o/s/f strut top has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2010 29,505 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly debonded

o/s/f strut top has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,996 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 27,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,660 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 18,660 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,495 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 13,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 KYN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KYN, 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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BK53 KYN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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