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BK53 KYX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,113 mi
Last recorded67,113 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,113 miles

Nearside outer sill area showing corrosion

Offside Front floor area showing corrosion

Offside Rear chassis box showing corrosion

Offside outer sill showing corrosion

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside outer sill area showing corrosion

Offside Front Lower wing area corroded

Offside Front floor area showing corrosion

Offside Rear chassis box showing corrosion

Offside outer sill showing corrosion

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 59,627 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 May 2015 59,627 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,266 miles

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 31 May 2014 54,235 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,780 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 50,775 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 49,695 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,302 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,062 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,414 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,986 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 29,986 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,937 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

slight damage to osf tyre side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,098 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 KYX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KYX, 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 KYX registered?

BK53 KYX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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