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BN52 UVA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,714 mi
Last recorded75,714 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,714 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 75,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,847 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 65,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,586 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

n/s/f tyre on limit

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension leg mountains

Pass 15 Feb 2014 58,265 miles

oil leak from engine

power steerin rack damp

slight coolant leak back of engine

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,879 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension top mountain

Fail 9 Feb 2013 54,879 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f suspension top mountain

Fail 11 Feb 2012 51,508 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

slight oil leak

slight play in top of suspension o/s/f

Pass 11 Feb 2012 51,508 miles

n/s/f lower arm back bush coming unbonded

slight oil leak

slight play in top of suspension o/s/f

Pass 5 Feb 2011 47,961 miles

off side front tyre getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2010 44,397 miles

oil leak from back of engine

power steering pump noisy

Fail 13 Feb 2010 44,397 miles

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

oil leak from back of engine

power steering pump noisy

Pass 14 Feb 2009 40,285 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 40,285 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,631 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 36,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolent leak?

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,784 miles

o/s/f and n /s/f bottom arm back bushes coming unbonded

very slight play top of suspension legs n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,495 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 28,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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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BN52 UVA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN52 UVA, 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 BN52 UVA registered?

BN52 UVA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is BN52 UVA safe to buy?

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