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BV53 UYA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,119 mi
Last recorded89,119 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 89,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front wing and bumper damaged

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 89,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 7 May 2015 79,639 miles

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

corossion to sills.

oil leak from engine area

Fail 6 May 2015 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

corossion to sills.

oil leak from engine area

Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,074 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

bonnet release handle inside car not working

oil leak from engine area

rear wiper smearing

spare tyre below minimum and deformed

Pass 7 May 2014 69,329 miles

air filter housing loose

bonnet catch release insecure/in opp

oil leak from engine area

Fail 26 Apr 2014 69,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air filter housing loose

bonnet catch release insecure/in opp

oil leak from engine area

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension units have lift within manufacture limits

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,171 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 27,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,448 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,137 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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BV53 UYA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV53 UYA, 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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BV53 UYA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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